University of South Florida

This page is intended for college transfer students and graduates ONLY. High school students MUST contact the institution directly for information about the guaranteed freshman-entry program. Do not apply using PTCAS.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2011-12)

School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
University of South Florida
12901 North Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 077
Tampa, Florida 33612
Phone: 813-974-4053
Phone (alternate number):
Email: dpt-admissions@health.usf.edu
Website: http://dpt.health.usf.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2012 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	November 15, 2011
Deadline Type	FIRM Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	NO
Important Dates (if any): Please check website at http://dpt.health.usf.edu for Open House announcements and other important information.

EARLY DECISION

Program participates in the PTCAS Early Decision Applicants MUST apply and submit all materials to PTCAS by AUGUST 15.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	NO
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	NO
If yes, list of items
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, amount
Supplemental deadline(s) DD-MM-YYYY
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
Custom (program-specific) questions on the PTCAS application

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES
Link to program’s prerequisite web page: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/dpt/prereq_courses.htm

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Chemistry I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Principles and applications of chemistry including properties of substances and reactions, thermochemistry, atomic-nuclear structure and bonding, periodic properties of elements and compounds.
2	Chemistry II	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Principles and applications of chemistry including solutions, chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, aqueous chemistry, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.
3	Physics I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	OTHER: Physics	Non-calculus based general physics (mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics) for science students
4	Physics II	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	OTHER: Physics	A second semester of non-calculus based general physics. Topics studied include electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics.
5	Psychology	General or College	Varies	N/A	3	Psychology: GENERAL	The course is an introduction to psychology. It presents psychological theory and methods in a survey of various areas including clinical, cognitive, developmental, health, industrial, social and biopsychology.
6	Psychology (specialized)	General or College	Varies	N/A	3	Psychology: Life Span Dev.	The Life Cycle course is an examination of individuals and the physical, cognitive, personality and social changes which occur throughout the entire life span.
7	Statistics	General or College	Varies	N/A	4	Biology: Biostatistics Business: Statistics Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	Descriptive and inferential statistics, principles of probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, binomial probability distribution, Poisson probability distribution, uniform probability distribution, normal dist and more.
8	Biology I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Biology: GENERAL	The course deals with biological systems at the cellular and subcellular levels. Topics include an introduction to biochemistry, cell structure and function, enzymes, respiration, mitosis and meiosis, genetics and gene expression.
9	Anatomy & Physiology I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human	This course includes basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, anatomical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
10	Anatomy & Physiology II	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human	Anatomy and physiology of the autonomic, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems.

* YES=course must be completed in a 4-year college/university and NOT in a community college.
** REQ=required lab; Rec=recommended lab; NO=lab not required; N/A=not applicable

Additional information about program’s course requirements: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dual Enrollment (DE) (unless DE courses were completed at a four year university) credit is NOT normally accepted as a substitution for completion of any college level prerequisite coursework unless validated by advanced coursework in the subject matter which demonstrates academic strength.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	NOT required
Program’s GRE College Code
Last acceptable GRE test date – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)
Oldest GRE score considered – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing
Analytical Writing Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

References

Number of references required by program: 2 References

EVALUATOR TYPE	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator Type ACCEPTED	Evaluator Type NOT Accepted
Physical Therapist-1	X
Physical Therapist-2	X
Professor in Major				X
Professor				X
Academic				X
Supervisor/Employer				X
Teaching Assistant				X
PTA				X
Pre-PT Advisor				X
Politician/Elected Official				X
Health Care Professional				X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker				X
Clergy				X
OTHER				X

Additional information about program’s reference requirements: Program's reference requirement was updated on 5/24/2011.

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist. Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours with signed form
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED	20
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours DD-MM-YYYY	15-Nov-2011
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Required
INPATIENT Experience	Required
OUTPATIENT Experience	Required
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	A minimum of 8 hours in each setting type (inpatient and outpatient)physical therapy is required. A licensed Physical Therapist must complete the Clinical Observation Hours form.

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	3.2	3.7
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.2	3.7
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Minimum Upper Division GPA 3.2

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission)	U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	YES (Contact program directly for more information)
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Do not send any foreign documentation. PT program only considers U.S. courses.
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Do NOT send any Canadian documentation. Program only considers U.S. courses.
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class DD-MM-YYYY	01-Aug-2012
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)	DPT/MPH
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	36
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	40
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	80%
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	20%
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

As an integral part of the USF College of Medicine and USF Health system, the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences offers you top-notch classroom and clinical experience in your entry-level preparation as a physical therapy practitioner.

Our innovative, integrated, interprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum, which places physical therapy students alongside medical students in foundational basic and clinical science courses during year 1 of studies, is one of the many reasons students are choosing to come to Tampa for their professional education. The School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences boasts an impressive and broadly experienced cadre of faculty who are engaged in teaching as well as scholarly and research activities contributing to our discipline's body of knowledge. As part of USF Health, our Doctor of Physical Therapy students receive instruction from physicians, nurses, public health professionals and basic science experts. Teaching and learning together form the basis for future successful collaborative practice so necessary in today’s healthcare environment.

- Three-year comprehensive curriculum with extensive clinical education in a variety of locations including the USF Physical Therapy Center.

- Opportunities are offered for participation in a student run pro bono clinic and service learning outreach activities.

- Classrooms and teaching laboratories are state-of-the-art with instruction conducted in a wireless environment.

- 6,000 square foot Human Functional Performance Laboratory with the latest instrumentation to study human movement and function.

- Our students have an exceptional pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination, the examination required for licensure and practice as a physical therapist. USF School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences graduates have consistently scored at or above state and national averages on the NPTE.

- USF has been continuously accredited by CAPTE to offer entry-level physical therapy education since the graduation of our first class in 2001.

(Page last updated 5/24/2011)