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University of Pittsbugh
University of Pittsburgh PA 12/16/2013 Firm No
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Application RequirementsTo be eligible to apply to the DPT program, applicants must have earned a Bachelors Degree,
taken and successfully passed all prerequisite coursework, taken the Graduate Record Exam(GRE-general) within the last five years, and must demonstrate evidence of experience in a
physical therapy setting in either a volunteer or paid capacity. Individuals may apply before all
requirements are met, providing they will be completed prior to enrollment in the DPT program.
Prerequisite Course Work (minimum credit
hours listed is based on a semester system
equivalent)o Chemistry I and II sequence with labs - 8 credit hours
o Physics I and II sequence with labs - 8 credit hours
o Biology I and II sequence with labs - 8 credit hours
o Anatomy (human, vertebrate, comparative or anatomical kinesiology) - 3 credit hours
o Physiology (human physiology preferred) - 3 credit hours
**A two course sequence of anatomy/physiology may meet the anatomy and physiology
requirements as long as there is a total of 6 credit hours
o Statistics - 3 credit hours
o 1 year of psychology to include general psychology course and either a specializedpsychology course such as: developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, psychology of
disability, sports psychology - 6 credit hourso English Writing (English composition or an upper-division writing course) - 3 credit hours
It is highly recommended that the majority of prerequisite courses be completed prior tosubmitting application.
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Other Admissions Requirementso Graduate Record Examination - (GRE -general)
o 3 letters of recommendation: 2 from licensed physical therapists (from applicant's volunteer
or work experience in a PT setting) and 1 from a college level professor.o Demonstrated evidence of adequate exposure to the field of physical therapy and an
appreciation of the breadth, depth, and scope of practice. This can be accomplished through
either volunteer or paid work experience in a physical therapy setting; there is no minimumnumber of hours required. It is preferable for applicants to show evidence of the willingness
to work with a variety of patients in different physical therapy settings.