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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy
Website

http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/physical/programs/DPT

UNC-Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy 321 S. Columbia Street Chapel Hill NC 27599 United States
Phone+1 919.966.4708
Email dptadmissions@unc.edu
Public
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
Yes
Supplemental fee amount
$95
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
Yes
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
Yes - for selected applicants only
Description of supplemental materials required 
The supplemental application requires students to complete questions related to community standards, residency (if an applicant wishes to claim NC Residency for Tuition Purposes), and military service as mandated by NC state law.  The supplemental application will guide applicants on supporting documentation required and will be sent to each applicant within 3-4 business days after they submit their PTCAS application.   Applicants do not need to list schools attended or provide transcripts through the supplemental application.  Transcripts will be provided only through PTCAS.
Supplemental forms and materials required by program - item 1
Separate application which will be sent to all completed applicants after their PTCAS application is submitted.
Deadline for Submission of Supplemental Materials
09/22/2020
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/physical/programs/DPT/DPT%20admissions#Supplemental_Materials
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
7733
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
Applicants MUST submit GRE scores through the PTCAS GRE code of 7733. Codes submitted to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill GRE school code will NOT be accepted.  The UNC Division of Physical Therapy will consider all qualified applicants. Applicants must earn a minimum score of 40% on each section of the GRE.    The noted scores must be obtained within a single testing session.
Minimum and average GRE scores
Verbal reasoning % score
40%
66%
Quantitative reasoning % score
40%
58%
Analytical writing scaled score
2.0
Analytical writing % score
40%
68%
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type accepted
Professor in Major
Evaluator type accepted
Professor
Evaluator type accepted
Academic
Evaluator type accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Evaluator type accepted
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type accepted
PTA
Evaluator type accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type accepted
Politician
Evaluator type accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type accepted
Other
Evaluator type accepted
Number of references required by program
3
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
For this application cycle there is no minimum number of observation hours required.  They are recommended not required since many applicants may have issues getting observation hours with the Corona Virus limiting access.  Please review the definition of "settings" found in PTCAS application instructions.
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours w/ signed form uploaded or online via PTCAS
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.00
3.65
Program-specific prerequisite
3.20
3.60
Additional information about program's GPA requirements 
UNC will use the last four semesters taken as a full-time student (undergraduate and/or graduate) for the overall GPA calculation.  

UNC uses only the highest course grade earned in calculating the program specific prerequisite GPA. If a prerequisite course is repeated, we will use the higher of the two grades.

We look at all courses taken at accredited institutions equally - including community colleges and courses taken online. Please see the UNC website for a list of course descriptions we have found to be acceptable.
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
No
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
No
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
CanadianTranscriptsDictionary
Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS (recommended)
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
Yes
Citizenship requirements
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
Prerequisite courses must be completed at an accredited college or university in the US and/or Canada. Courses can be completed online. We look at all courses taken at accredited institutions equally - including community colleges and courses taken online. Please see the UNC website for a list of course descriptions we have found to be acceptable.