Membership & Leadership Practice Professional Development Education Programs Advocacy Reimbursement Research Publications Tools & Resources	Home University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University (A4, D5, F1, PU) Last Updated by Program: 08/28/2008 Address:   UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Dept of Physical Therapy and Rehab Science University of California, San Francisco Box 0736 San Francisco, CA 94143-0736 Phone:   (415)476-3147 Fax:   (415)502-0323 Admissions/Student Inquiry Phone:   (415)476-3147 Financial Aid Phone:   (415)476-4181 Web Address:   http://www.ptrehab.medschool.ucsf.edu/Education/ http://www.sfsu.edu Program E-mail:   gppt@sfsu.edu PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Kimberly S Topp, PT, PhD Professor and Chair    INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:   Accreditor:   Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities   Carnegie Classification:   Special Focus Institutions--Medical schools and medical centers PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:   Date of Initial Accreditation:   Bachelor's degree, November 1942 (no longer offered) Master’s degree, April 1991   Current Accreditation Status:   Accreditation   Next Visit   2011   Five Year History:   Accreditation DEGREE CONFERRED: Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MS) The student may take their licensing examination and proceed with their studies in the (DPT). The MS student continues their studies in the (DPT), which is approved by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and meets all of the requirements for Physical Therapy education. The DPT program is not accredited by CAPTE. GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The UCSF/SFSU Joint Graduate Program in Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive educational foundation to develop and prepare scholarly clinicians, educators, collaborative clinical researchers, administrative managers, and community leaders in Physical Therapy. The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading medical center with an international reputation. In addition to physical therapy course work, students have the opportunity to observe surgeries, attend grand rounds, and participate in medical specialty clinics. San Francisco State University (SFSU) is a large, diverse, urban comprehensive university offering courses in a broad array of subject areas that can supplement specific physical therapy courses. Students attend classes on both campuses. Starting June 2010, students entering the DPT Program will complete 36 months of study before being eligible to sit for the National Licensing Examination. The Program accepts 28-34 students each year. The curriculum is built on a strong theoretical foundation in basic, medical and applied sciences. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning are woven into all aspects of the program and creative problem-solving skills are developed to work with patients to mitigate disability, optimize function and maintain positive health. Outcomes of this program include 95% of admitted students graduate from the program, 100% of students pass the National P.T. Licensing Examination on their first time taking the exam, and 100% of students are employed within two to three months of graduation.   CLINICAL EXPERIENCES: First-year clinical experiences for the MSPT include 4 half-days of observation. During the winter quarter, half-day, part-time clinical experiences occur on Friday’s; during the spring quarter, full-day part-time clinical experiences occur on Friday’s. During the second summer quarter, students complete two 6-week full-time clerkships. Two full-time 6-week clerkships or one full-time 12-week clerkship are completed in the final, third summer quarter.   FACULTY: There are nine full-time and four part-time academic faculty members. Of the full-time academic faculty, 75% hold post-professional doctoral degrees, and four are engaged in clinical practice within the UCSF faculty practice or the SFSU Student Health Services. Over the past 3 years the faculties have published in peer-reviewed journals. The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:8. In addition to teaching, the nine full-time faculty members are all involved in research. Faculty research areas range from basic and applied science to qualitative work in social science. Both campuses have excellent labs for research including full biomechanics labs, balance testing equipment, and complete motion analysis laboratories. The physical therapists in the faculty practice program have specialty certifications in orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics or home health.   ENROLLMENT: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has a total student enrollment of 3,642 students, and San Francisco State University (SFSU) has a total student enrollment of 28,000. The physical therapy program has an enrollment of 32 students out of an applicant pool of per year. No transfer students are accepted, and preference is given to in-state residents; however, highly qualified out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply.   ADMISSION: Twenty-eight to thirty-two students are admitted to the MS-DPT program on an annual basis. The application deadline each year is October 1. To be eligible for admission, the following criteria must be met: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS All applicants to the entry-level program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Although any undergraduate major is acceptable, for students in the initial stages of undergraduate preparation, a major in kinesiology or the biological sciences tends to be the most direct route into a physical therapy program. Students must meet the Graduate School Requirements of the University of California and the California State University. More specifically, students must have an overall baccalaureate GPA of 3.0 and GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 sem/90 qtr units to be eligible for admission to the UCSF and SFSU Graduate Divisions. REQUIRED PREREQUISITES Certain specific prerequisites must be completed prior to entry. To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have completed 80% of the prerequisite courses prior to submitting applications. The program requires courses in the basic sciences, behavioral and applied sciences and highly recommends a few additional courses. The specific requirements can be found at http://www.ptrehab.medschool.ucsf.edu/Education/Admissions.aspx#ar. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE All applicants must be able to demonstrate some understanding of the work and profession of physical therapy. This is gained through paid or volunteer experience in a variety of physical therapy settings working under the supervision of a physical therapist for a minimum of 150 hours. GRE SCORES All applicants must have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) including verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections before October of the year prior to intended enrollment. GRE scores may not be more than 5 years old. Applicants must achieve a total score of 1000 for verbal and quantitative with a minimum of 450 in verbal and a score of 4.5 in the analytical writing section. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Letters of recommendation are required from three individuals who personally know you and your abilities. AT LEAST ONE RECOMMENDATION MUST BE FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPIST. Physicians, current teachers of basic science (anatomy and physiology), other health professionals or employers are suggested for the two other letters of recommendation.   OUTCOMES: 95% of admitted students graduate from the program; 100% success rate on PT licensing board examination; 100% of the graduates responding to a 3-year survey are employed.   TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID: For a list of all UCSF/SFSU Fees click on the fee link-http://www.ptrehab.medschool.ucsf.edu/Education/Fees.aspx During the first year, students will pay fees on the UCSF campus. During the second year, fees will be paid to SFSU. Second and third summer sessions require fees to be paid at SFSU. Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration each quarter or semester. Fees vary by campus and are subject to change without notice. Total fees for UCSF each quarter are approximately $3,556 for residents and $8,558 for non-residents. The fees for the summer session at SFSU are $1,824. Non-resident tuition fees are not assessed for summer quarters. SFSU semester fees are approximately $2,235 for residents, non-residents add $339 per unit. The Post Professional DPT is a self-supported degree program and includes a self-supported fee (approx. $18,000 annually). In addition to the fees above, students should budget money for housing and meals, textbooks and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous academic and living expenses. The following estimated costs, added to fees listed above, would help approximate the cost of the graduate program in physical therapy. The average room for a studio is $900 per month. One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments average $1,100 and $1,650 respectively. Check the UCSF housing website for more options. http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/housing/ The cost of textbooks, syllabi, and school supplies are estimated to be $2,500 for the professional program. Students apply for financial aid through the UCSF Financial Aid Office only. The office publishes a financial aid brochure that gives detailed information on financial aid. Please contact: University of California at San Francisco, Office of Financial Aid, Box 0246, 200 Millberry Union, San Francisco, CA 94143; 415/476-4181. Students must apply for financial aid each year. UCSF Financial Aid Website- http://saawww.ucsf.edu/financial/general/types/   STUDENT LIFE: Both campuses are located in the city of San Francisco with all the city has to offer and are within blocks of Golden Gate Park and Lake Merced. Students are within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean and within day-trip distance to winter and river sports. Both universities provide affordable access to dramatic and visual arts as well as access to all forms of musical entertainment. Intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs include volleyball, racquetball, swimming and basketball. For more student information check out the UCSF Student website- http://www.ucsf.edu/students/ Attention Program Directors, corrections to program data should be directed to the Accreditation Department at Accreditation@apta.org or 1-800-999-2782 x3245.
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