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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
TTUHSC School of Health Professions 3601 4th St MS 6294 Lubbock TX 79430 United States
+1 806.743.3220
health.professions@ttuhsc.edu http://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/doctor-of-physical-therapy/
Program Description

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program within the School of Health Professions (SHP) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a three year entry-level professional program. Graduates of the TTUHSC DPT Program are qualified to apply for State Licensure and sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). 

The mission of the DPT program is to educate students to be autonomous, evidence-based practitioners who improve the health of people through the application of their clinical skills, collaboration with other health care professionals, and commitment to life-long learning and community service.

The DPT program is offered on three campuses: Lubbock, Amarillo and Odessa. The physical facilities at the three campuses include modern, high tech teaching and laboratory equipment designed to facilitate an optimal learning environment.

Consistent with the TTUHSC Mission and School of Health Professions (SHP) Mission, faculty of the DPT program are committed to teaching, research, and service. 
General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree 
Dual enrollment option exists between the DPT and PhD Rehabilitation Sciences degree programs.
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
Yes
Information regarding satellite or branch campus

The DPT program at TTUSHC is one program located across three campuses:  Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.  The admissions committee reviews and considers applicant rationale for campus preference when making admissions decisions.  Applicants are notified of their campus assignment when offered admission into the DPT program.

Institution's Religious Affiliation
None
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$125
Additional Information about Deposit 
*Subject to change
Deposit Refundable?
No
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
Yes
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
72
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
72
% of students from IN-STATE
83.3%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
15.3%
% of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students
1.4%
Sex
% Male
44.4%
% Female 
55.6%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
25%
% Asian
5.6%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
5.6%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
63.8%
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
Minority-Serving Institution
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)