DPT

Physical Therapy

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Key facts

  • Program
    Doctorate
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    40,416USD
  • Start date
    Aug, Jan, May

Program overview

What Duquesne University says about their program:

The program in Physical Therapy in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences prepares graduates at the doctoral level for this expanding job market. Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) are the practitioners of choice for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating functional limitations and disabilities related to illness, injury or movement dysfunction. Duquesne DPT graduates are in demand and are hired by hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and public schools. Duquesne University alumni have even started their own private practices.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • To be considered for admission you must have graduated from a secondary school recognized as an acceptable equivalent to a U.S. high school and you must demonstrate a record of acceptable academic success
  • In general, undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for most majors.
  • The Center for Global Engagement takes into the account the educational system and grading system particular to your country; therefore, you are evaluated against students from the same country
  • An initial interview is not formally required before your application, but you can request an interview with an admissions officer if you would like to articulate additional information. The Center for Global Engagement reserves the right to require an interview after examining your admissions materials if we would like more information before our admissions decision
  • Duquesne is a holistic institution that takes into consideration other skills outside of academic life, such as teamwork, leadership, initiative and compassion

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts
  • All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively
  • GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    70

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo English Test

    95

  • PTE Academic

    48 (only accepted for some academic programs)

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test

    105

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Four years of secondary coursework taught in English at an accredited institution
  • Student comes from a native English country
  • International baccalaureate
  • English language placement tests upon arrival to campus
  • For international students who participate in the ACCP program (through IPERC), Duquesne will accept the ACCP English Exam as proof of students' English ability

Graduate

  • Four years of undergraduate coursework taught in English at accredited institutions of higher education in the United States
  • Student comes from a native English country
  • Completed two years of graduate coursework taught in English at accredited institutions of higher education in the United States
  • Submitted with the application and have an approved petition recognizing four years of undergraduate work taught in English at an accredited institution outside of the United States
  • Submitted with the application and have an approved petition recognizing two years of graduate coursework taught in English at accredited institutions of higher education outside of the United States.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Completed online application
  • Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education
  • Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you - attended. Photocopies are not considered official
  • Scanned copies are accepted for evaluation of your application, but originals must be received before you begin classes at Duquesne
  • If you have enrolled in an ESL program in the United States, you also must submit the ESL transcripts
  • At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths
  • Submit a personal statement of at least 300 words which answers the following questions and includes examples of research, shadowing or volunteering experiences
  • English Language Scores

Graduate

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively
  • GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs
  • Writing sample (if applicable)
  • Resume (if applicable)
  • Audition (if applicable)
  • Interview (if applicable)
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Fees and funding

Funding

Undergraduate

Libermann Scholarship International students who are accepted to Duquesne qualify for the Libermann Scholarship. Accepted students are automatically considered for the scholarship and do not need to apply.

  • Amount

    From $9,000 to $26,000 per academic year. It is renewable for four years/eight semesters of study.

  • Requirements

    This is a merit-based scholarship based on your academic performance. The scholarship committee will look at your entire application and supporting documents to determine your award amount.

Talent Scholarships: Every year, The School of Music recognizes talent by awarding scholarships based upon an audition.

Athletic Scholarships: Every year, The Athletics Department awards scholarships for both men's and women's NCAA sports.

Clergy Discount: Members of the clergy are given partial tuition remission on tuition for most programs, and Spiritans are given special funding opportunities.

Graduate Assistantships

  • Assistantships are granted to graduate students based on their academic performance
  • Students are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores for consideration. The amount of the assistantships depends on the applicant's scores in these tests.
  • All assistantship awards are determined by the individual graduate schools

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $47,146 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from $23,112 to $38,060 per year

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