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University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy
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Phone 2 +1 253.879.3526
Email admission@pugetsound.edu
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    This document lists acceptable prerequisite courses generally available through the Washington Community and Technical Colleges. Please see each college's website for their course schedule and availability.

    Students not attending a two-year school in Washington may still find this document beneficial, in that it gives examples of the kinds of coursework we require in each prerequisite area.

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Program Description

One of three graduate programs at University of Puget Sound, the School of Physical Therapy offers a rigorous three-year program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. A unique feature of the program is the on-site teaching clinic, which offers direct access, and free physical therapy services to the community. In this clinic, second- and third-year students are responsible for all patient evaluation and treatment under the supervision of expert clinical instructors who are hired solely to teach in this environment rather than to carry a caseload of their own. In addition, students complete two full-time, off-campus internship experiences. Clinical supervisors in the community consistently compliment University of Puget Sound students on their clinical readiness and medical documentation ability. 

At Puget Sound, you will get to know your professors and fellow students well in small classes. You will work with professors whose top priority is mentoring students, and you will have ample opportunity to hone your clinical skills. In the third year of the program students have the opportunity to take advanced clinical electives in specialty practice areas. Our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, and faculty are current in clinical competency through ongoing practice. Opportunity for students to participate in a physical therapy research project in collaboration with a faculty member is offered as an elective. Typically, half or more of the research projects are presented by students at a national or international professional conference. The School of Physical Therapy is based in a state-of-the-art facility that opened Fall 2011 with the entire first floor devoted to clinical space for patient treatment and therapy practice labs.
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?
No
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$1000
Additional Information about Deposit 
This is a nonrefundable deposit that is credited toward first semester tuition.
Deposit Refundable?
No
Due Date of First Required Deposit
02/12/2021
Cost
Total Cost of Education for In-State Students
$103626
Total Cost of Education for out of State Students
$103626
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
39
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
39
% of IN-STATE applicants accepted
64.3%
% of WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) applicants accepted
94.6%
% of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) U.S. applicants accepted
35.7%
Sex
% Male
27%
% Female 
73%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
8%
% Asian
13.4%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
69.6%
% Two or More Races 
4.5%
% Declining to State 
4.5%
Additional information about the class profile 
Program gives preference to individuals with undergraduate degrees from University of Puget Sound, if competitive within the current applicant pool. University of Puget Sound graduates typically represent less than 10% of the entering class; applicants from all institutions are encouraged to apply. 

State residency is not a factor in admissions. International applicants and non-native English speakers who are fluent in English are welcome to apply.  Important:  see TOEFL requirements for more information.
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