Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy at Indiana University is to demonstrate scholastic excellence in teaching and learning, discover and apply knowledge in research and creative activity, and demonstrate compassionate service in civic engagement. The Department is dedicated to preparing culturally competent autonomous Doctors of Physical Therapy who by their commitment to advance the health and quality of life for all humanity are recognized as leaders among health professionals and the community.

Strengths of the IU DPT Program

•IU DPT graduates have a 100% pass rate on the PT Board Exam (national average is 88%)
•State of the art clinical and basic science research facilities which allow students to engage in ongoing departmental research
•Dynamic curriculum that creates a well-prepared entry-level therapist at an affordable price
•Nationally recognized graduates, including a 2006 Mary McMillan Award Winner - the most prestigious award given nationally to physical therapy students
•Scholarships are available to incoming and current students to recognize outstanding academic achievements, and to support travel to attend professional conferences
•Mentoring program is available to assist learning in foundational science courses
•Faculty members have secured over $1 Million in funding from National Institutes of Health, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Osteoporosis Foundation, Eli Lilly and Company, and Indiana University to support cutting-edge research
•Department faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their clinical and research expertise, supporting our mission to teach therapy techniques that are supported by scientific evidence
•Outstanding teaching facilities are continually updated to assist learning in the clinically-based practice pattern courses
•Excellent and broad variety of inpatient and outpatient clinical partnerships available in Indiana and throughout the country to facilitate develop clinical skills

Accreditation:

Department awarded 10 year accreditation from CAPTE in 2007

Eligibility Requirements:

•Completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
•Completion of all or no more than two prerequisites remaining for completion
•Cumulative GPA of 3.2
•Math/Science GPA of 3.2 (includes grades earned in chemistry, physics, human anatomy, human physiology, and statistics)
•Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE). See www.ets.org (you must select Institution Code 1325 for us to receive your test results).
•Completion of Personal Essay included in online application for admission
•Completion of 40 clinical observation hours or work experience recorded on Clinical Observation Experience Form
•Must be from both inpatient and outpatient settings
•A minimum of 20 hours is required in each setting
•Additional hours are encouraged

# of Credits Required:

102

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$438.35 in state $876.70 out of state USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above