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New York University Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development 380 Second Avenue, 4th Floor New York NY 10010 United States
+1 212.998.9413 +1 212.998.9400
ab9768@nyu.edu https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/degree/doctor-physical-therapy
Program Description

The course of study for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program begins in the summer semester and continues on a full-time basis for three years, including three summers of supervised clinical practice. This innovative entry-level program encompasses the study of normal and abnormal structure and function and the theory and practice of physical therapy. Students obtain clinical experience in a variety of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools for children with physically disabling conditions, nursing homes, private practices, and public health agencies. The student is awarded a professional doctoral degree upon completion of the program, is eligible to sit for licensure, and is prepared to practice in a clinical setting. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program aims to develop competent, autonomous practitioners with the expertise and skills to: 

- Perform examination of patients/clients across the life span for impairments, functional 
limitations, and disabilities and for prevention, wellness, fitness, and health promotion needs. 

- Provide interventions across the life span for the management of injury, impairments, functional 
limitations, and disabilities; 

- Maintain and promote fitness, wellness, health, and quality of life; 

- Ensure availability, accessibility, and excellence in the delivery of physical therapy services to 
patients/clients across the life span; 

- Serve as an educator, screener, administrator, consultant, delegator, and manager; 

- Assume leadership roles in prevention and health maintenance programs and rehabilitation services;

- Utilize research to support practice;

- Impart information to colleagues; 

- Assist in the development of and advocate for health policy standards tied to physical therapy 
practice; and 

- Establish a plan for professional development and lifelong learning.
General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
No
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$750
Additional Information about Deposit 
Actual due date of first required deposit varies depending on applicant acceptance date.
Deposit Refundable?
No
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
Yes
Additional information about rolling deposits 
Admitted applicants have two weeks from the date they are admitted to make a deposit.
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
40
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
38
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
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