University of California, San Francisco / San Francisco State University
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2011-12)
Amber Banayat
Student Affairs Officer
University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Box 0736
San Francisco, California 94143
Phone: 415-514-6774
Phone (alternate number): 415-514-6777
Email: banayata@ptrehab.ucsf.edu
Website: http://ptrehab.medschool.ucsf.edu/
APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2012 ENTERING CLASS
PTCAS Application Deadline |
October 3, 2011 |
Deadline Type |
FIRM Deadline |
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only) |
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Program Has Rolling Admissions Process? |
NO |
Important Dates (if any):
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EARLY DECISION
| Program participates in the PTCAS Early Decision Applicants MUST apply and submit all materials to PTCAS by AUGUST 15. |
NO |
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.
| Supplemental APPLICATION required? |
YES |
Supplemental MATERIALS required? |
YES |
If yes, list of items |
Send official GRE scores to both the PTCAS code #7591 and GRE SCORE with Institution Code #4840 |
Supplemental FEE required? |
YES |
If yes, amount |
$80 |
Supplemental deadline(s) DD-MM-YYYY |
03-Oct-2011 |
Link to supplemental forms or instructions |
Please visit the web site at: http://www.ptrehab.medschool.ucsf.edu/ Education/Admissions.aspx |
Custom (program-specific) questions on the PTCAS application |
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Course Prerequisites
# |
COURSE SUBJECT |
COURSE LEVEL |
4-YR * |
LAB ** |
SEM HRS |
ACCEPTABLE COURSES |
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
1 |
Anatomy |
General or College |
Varies |
REQ |
3 |
A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Comparative A&P: Human |
Human anatomy with laboratory (a 6 hour lab is highly recommended over a 3 hour lab). Topics include: the gross and microscopic structure and function of the human body. Laboratory courses utilizing human cadaver specimens are recommended. Comparative |
2 |
Physiology |
General or College |
Varies |
REQ |
4 |
A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Animal A&P: Comparative A&P: Human |
Human Physiology with laboratory. Topics include: the study of cells, tissues, and organ systems. |
3 |
Chemistry I |
General or College |
Varies |
REQ |
4 or 5 |
Chemistry: Inorganic |
Lower division general chemistry with laboratory for chemistry majors, science majors or pre-medical students. Prerequisites usually include high school chemistry and /or placement examination. Topics include: principles of atomic and molecular structure, oxidation-reduction reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium theory, and introductions to thermodynamics and organic chemistry. |
4 |
Chemistry II |
General or College |
Varies |
REQ |
4 or 5 |
Chemistry: Inorganic |
Continuation of General Chemistry I |
5 |
Physics I |
General or College |
Varies |
REQ |
4 |
. |
Lower division physics with laboratory for majors, science majors or pre-medical students. Prerequisites usually include trigonometry and/or calculus and may also include high school physics or a placement examination. Topics: phenomenology of mechanics |
6 |
Physics II |
General or College |
Varies |
REQ |
4 |
. |
Continuation of Physics I |
7 |
Biological Science |
General or College |
Varies |
Rec |
3 |
Biology: Cell
Biology: Microbiology
Biology: Vertebrate Histology |
Cell biology, vertebrate histology and general microbiology. Laboratory is preferred but not required. Basic concepts of microbiology and/or the microscopic anatomy of vertebrate organ systems. |
8 |
Psychology (specialized) |
General or College |
Varies |
N/A |
3 |
Psychology: Abnormal |
Contemporary theories of and approaches to psychological dysfunction and disabilities. Courses which include the biological basis of behavioral changes following brain injury, disease as well as psychopathology are recommended. Prerequisites: General Psychology. |
9 |
Statistics |
Introductory |
Varies |
N/A |
3 |
Introduction to Statistics |
An introductory statistic course; offered by a variety of departments including (but not limited to) Mathematics, Psychology, Education, Sociology, etc. Course should include descriptive and an introduction inferential statistics (e.g. correlations, Chi square, t test and ANOVA). |
* 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:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
For 2011-12 Cycle: Due to changes in the GRE, programs may require or prefer that you take the exam early and before the "GRE® revised General Test" is introduced on August 1. Early Decision candidates in PTCAS must take the GRE and request scores to be sent by no later than July 31.
- GRE General Test = Testing on or before July 31, 2011
- GRE REVISED General Test = Testing on or after August 1, 2011
Is the GRE required? |
Required |
Program’s GRE College Code for 2011-12 Cycle |
# 7591 Department's GRE College Code |
| #4840 University’s GRE College Code |
GRE Accepted by Program for 2011-12 Cycle |
GRE® General Test required (take GRE by 7/31) |
Last acceptable GRE test date – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable) |
15-Oct-2011 |
Oldest GRE score considered – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable) |
15-Oct-2006 |
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 |
450 |
520 |
Verbal Percentile |
50th Percentile |
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Quantitative |
550 |
650 |
Quantitative Percentile |
50th Percentile |
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Analytical Writing |
4.5 |
4.5 |
Analytical Writing Percentile |
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Additional information about program’s GRE requirements |
We require a minimum of 50th percentile scores for the Verbal and Quantitative GRE exams, using both current and new (Fall, 2011) scoring systems.
The minimum combined GRE score is 1000, with 450 minimum on the verbal section and 4.5 (analytical).
Please use the Institution ID #7591 for PTCAS applications and also send a copy of the scores to UCSF Institution code #4840 on your request.
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References
Number of references required by program: 3 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 |
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Physical Therapist-2 |
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X |
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Professor in Major |
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X |
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Professor |
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X |
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Academic |
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X |
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Supervisor/Employer |
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X |
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Teaching Assistant |
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X |
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PTA |
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X |
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Pre-PT Advisor |
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X |
Politician/Elected Official |
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X |
Health Care Professional |
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X |
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Friend |
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X |
Family Member |
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X |
Co-worker |
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X |
Clergy |
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X |
OTHER |
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X |
Additional information about program’s reference requirements: We require one letter from a licensed Physical Therapist and one letter from an academic instructor (any discipline) with whom you have taken a course.
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 |
150 |
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED |
200+ |
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours
DD-MM-YYYY |
03-Oct-2011 |
PAID Experience |
Accepted |
VOLUNTEER Experience |
Accepted |
INPATIENT Experience |
Required |
OUTPATIENT Experience |
Accepted |
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement |
A minimum 150 hours of paid or volunteer experience must be completed by October 1, 2011. |
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 |
3.0 |
3.5 |
Program-specific Prerequisite |
3.0 |
3.5 |
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any) |
Courses repeated to improve a "C" grade cannot be included in the calculation of your GPA. |
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
- Canadian citizens
- Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
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Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores? |
Yes |
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework |
Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS |
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework |
Send original Canadian transcripts to PTCAS |
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework |
. |
PROGRAM INFORMATION
PT Degree Offered |
Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree. |
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class
DD-MM-YYYY |
11-Jun-2012 |
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any) |
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Institution's religious affiliation (if any) |
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Profile of Most Recent Entering Class
Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.
| Size of Most Recent Entering Class |
34 |
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class |
34 |
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class |
94.1% |
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering classd (if applicable) |
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Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class |
5.9% |
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class |
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Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class |
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Additional information about the class profile |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The UCSF/SFSU Joint Graduate Program in Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive educational foundation to develop and prepare scholarly clinicians, educators, collaborative clinical researchers, administrative managers, and community leaders in Physical Therapy. The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading medical center with an international reputation. In addition to physical therapy course work, students have the opportunity to observe surgeries, attend grand rounds, and participate in medical specialty clinics. San Francisco State University (SFSU) is a large, diverse, urban comprehensive university offering courses in a broad array of subject areas that can supplement specific physical therapy courses. Students attend classes on both campuses.
Students entering the entry level DPT Program will complete 36 months of study before being eligible to sit for the National Licensing Examination. The Program accepts 28-34 students each year.
The curriculum is built on a strong theoretical foundation in basic, medical and applied sciences. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning are woven into all aspects of the program and creative problem-solving skills are developed to work with patients to mitigate disability, optimize function and maintain positive health.
Outcomes of this program include 95% of admitted students graduate from the program, 100% of students pass the National P.T. Licensing Examination on their first time taking the exam, and 100% of students are employed within one to two months of graduation.
(Page last updated 8/18/2011)
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