University of Tennessee Health Science Center

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, shared an update

PostedWednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:22 AM

Online lab courses – Though we prefer that lab courses be taken face-to-face, we will accept online lab courses.

Online lab courses – Though we prefer that lab courses be taken face-to-face, we will accept online lab courses. Read Less
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, shared an update

PostedWednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:22 AM

Pass/Fail courses - We will accept pre-requisite courses graded on a Pass/Fail system.

Pass/Fail courses - We will accept pre-requisite courses graded on a Pass/Fail system. Read Less
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, shared an update

PostedWednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:22 AM

GRE- While taking the GRE during this time is significantly more challenging than in previous years, the GRE is still a requirement for application. We encourage applicants to explore the opportunities to take the GRE at home and/or the test’s newly revised fall dates.

GRE- While taking the GRE during this time is significantly more challenging than in previous years, the GRE is still a requirement for application. We encourage applicants to explore the opportunities to take the GRE at home and/or the test’s newly revised fall dates. Read Less
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, shared an update

PostedWednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:21 AM

Observation hours – We recognize that obtaining 50 observation hours (in 2 different settings) will be difficult with the current clinical environment. Thus, we are extending the deadline for obtaining these hours until the Spring of 2021 and will address each applicant’s situation on a case-by-case basis. We recommend that you pursue multiple clinical settings in order for you to have a more well-rounded... Read More

Observation hours – We recognize that obtaining 50 observation hours (in 2 different settings) will be difficult with the current clinical environment. Thus, we are extending the deadline for obtaining these hours until the Spring of 2021 and will address each applicant’s situation on a case-by-case basis. We recommend that you pursue multiple clinical settings in order for you to have a more well-rounded knowledge of physical therapy. Examples of different settings can include traditional outpatient and hospital-based settings, rehabilitation, industrial rehab, pelvic health, aquatic therapy, hippotherapy, pediatrics or telehealth. Read Less

Established in 1911 and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) is the flagship statewide academic health system. More than 2800 students are currently enrolled in programs at the UTHSC.

The aim of the UT Health Science Center is to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service. The UTHSC campuses include colleges of Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Patient care, professional education and research are carried out at hospitals and other clinical sites across Tennessee. Endowed professorships, Research Centers of Excellence, and continuing relationships with research and health care facilities across Tennessee ensure that both basic science and applied research stay focused on contemporary health topics. UT Health Science Center faculty and staff have received more than $100 million in research funding, including support from National Institutes of Health grants and private foundations. The Department of Physical Therapy was established in 1965 and has a long history of graduating excellent practitioners. The objective of the Department is to provide a quality education to enrolled students that requires accumulation of scientific knowledge, acquisition of essential physical therapy skills and the development of professional attitudes and behaviors.

Consistent with the educational missions of UT Health Science Center, the overall mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to serve the public with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region by preparing qualified practitioners and engaging in clinical care, service and research.

Graduates who are empathetic, skilled, and safe general practitioners of physical therapy and who exhibit an intrinsic motivation for continued learning exemplify the fulfillment of that mission.

There are nine full time core faculty members in the department plus adjunct faculty members. Of the core faculty, all nine hold terminal doctoral degrees with seven faculty holding academic doctorates; five have the DPT degree, four are certified as clinical specialists, and 100% are engaged in clinical practice. The faculty to student ratio is 20:1.

Federal regulations require UTHSC to notify potential students regarding whether the completion of the program is sufficient to meet educational requirements for licensure in States. For complete information please see the Student Right to Know page on the UTHSC website (https://uthsc.edu/health-professions/physical-therapy/prospective-students/application.php), under "Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification by Program by State". You are also encouraged to consult your state licensing agency directly as requirements may change.

Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?

Yes

Additional information about interviews

Interviews will be conducted on campus at this time. Zoom interviews will be used for exceptional circumstances. Anticipated interview dates for Firm Decision will be 12/9/22 and 12/10/22.

If accepted into the program applicant pays a $75.00 (non-refundable) application processing fee. There is a $500.00 (non-refundable) guaranteed enrollment deposit that is applied to tuition and fees when applicant matriculates.

The total cost of education is calculated by adding together the annual tuition, fees, and other required program expenses for the length of the program and does not include the cost of room and board or other personal costs.