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University of Michigan - Flint School of Health Professions and Studies Physical Therapy (DPT) 251 Thompson Library 303 E Kearsley St Flint, MI 48502-1950 US   Phone: 1-810-762-3171 Fax: 1-810-766-6789   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) On Campus   In order to meet the needs of a direct access health care market and autonomous practice, the entry-level practitioner will require the privileges and responsibilities that a clinical doctorate affords. The DPT degree at the University of Michigan–Flint meets the challenge of preparing physical therapists to practice in the 21st century. The DPT program operates under a guiding philosophy that entry-level physical therapists should be competent to treat persons from infancy through the elder years. This life-span approach enables our graduates to value and respect diversity of gender, race, culture, and disability regardless of age. Our graduates are critical thinkers, recognizing the value of and using the scientific literature to make sound clinical judgments. Our graduates understand the scope of physical therapy practice, recognizing when a patient needs medical management in substitution for or in addition to physical therapy. The PT faculty mentor students into the profession by using a collegial model, which incorporates mutual respect and understanding between the faculty, staff, and physical therapy student as they proceed through the program. The collegial model and small class size encourage faculty and students to form close, effective working relationships that enhance student learning. The faculty has a consistent record of scholarly and service activity at the state, regional, and national levels of the profession and therefore mentor the student in leadership and service to the profession and community. The faculty also consists of members recognized for clinical specialization, which reinforces the clinical aspects of the physical therapy curriculum. In short, the University of Michigan-Flint PT department is preparing physical therapists who are professional, competent practitioners for the rapidly changing health care industry of the 21st century     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution  Pre-Requisite Courses 8 credits Biology with at least two labs (no Botany) 8 credits Chemistry with at least two labs 8 credits Physics with at least two labs 4 credits Human Anatomy with lab 4 credits Human Physiology with lab (if a 5-6 credit combination Anatomy and Physiology class is taken, then course content needs review) 3 credits Statistics 3 credits College Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-calculus 6 credits Psychology (general and developmental) 1 credit Medical Terminology  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience 50 or more hours observing Physical Therapists in two or more different types of clinical settings  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Current CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant) and First Aid certification    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: