• At the University of Illinois at Chicago, students complete eight terms (33 months) of didactic and clinical education that includes lecture courses, laboratory courses, seminars, and clinical education experiences.
  
  UIC DPT graduates are ahead of the curve: First-time licensure pass rate averages over 98%, and our overall licensure pass rate is 100%.
  
  The job market is strong. All graduates responding to a survey one year after graduation report they are working as physical therapists.
  
  Physical therapist education at UIC has been continuously accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) since 1973.
  
  We offer students:
  
  * unique opportunities to work with different patient populations in diverse clinical settings
  
  * a diverse student body representing a myriad of cultures and economic backgrounds
  
  * access to the University of Illinois Hospital (UI Health), as well as the department's own Faculty Practice -- with opportunities for clinical education experiences
  
  * world-class faculty in all major physical therapy specialties, including researchers with labs on site
  
  * an ever-increasing selection of elective courses and certificates in specialty areas, community service, and health and wellness topics
  
  * a prime location in the heart of Chicago's medical district
  
  * a top-notch academic program that's highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report

DPT students can apply for one of UIC's Residencies in Physical Therapy, as an optional step toward earning a PhD. UIC DPT students also have an option to stack certificates alongside their degree. Three certificates are available: Healthy Living Practitioner(TM), Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation and Technology Research, and Technology-Based Health Communication and Promotion.

Interviews with select applicants typically occur between late October and early December, and only after your PTCAS application reaches verified status.