University of Utah

This page is intended for college transfer students and graduates ONLY. High school students MUST contact the institution directly for information about the guaranteed freshman-entry program. Do not apply using PTCAS.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2009-10)

Joyce Bawden
Administrative Assistant
University of Utah
University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy
520 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Phone: 801-581-8681
Phone (alternate number): 801-585-3122
Email: joyce.bawden@hsc.utah.edu
Website: www.health.utah.edu/pt

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2010 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, November 02, 2009
Deadline Type	FIRM Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	No
Important Dates (if any): Must apply to the University of Utah Graduate School before OCTOBER 2nd, 2009 for your application to be considered for our PT Program.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	YES
If yes, list of items	Submit resume directly to the University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy.
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, amount	$
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2009-10-02 for Utah Graduate School Application 2009-11-02 for Resume
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/graduate.htm

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES
For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: http://www.health.utah.edu/pt/prospective/entry/requirements.html

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Human Physiology	REQ	3	.	NO	A year-long combined anatomy/physiology series is accepted. If only offered in one semester, applicant will need to complete another anatomy or physiology course. Must be completed within past 7 years
Human Anatomy	REQ	3	.	NO	See comments above. Must be completed within past 7 years.
Chemistry I and Chemistry II	REQ	3	.	YES	Must be completed within past 7 years.
Physics I and Physics II	REQ	3	.	YES	Must be completed within past 7 years.
Abnormal Psychology	REQ	3	.	NO	Must be completed in past 10 years.
Trigonometry or Calculus	REQ	3	.	NO	Must be completed in past 10 years
Statistics	REQ	3	.	NO	Must be completed in past 10 years.
ADVANCED First-aid certified	REQ	.	.	NA	Advanced first-aid includes one and two-man CPR, adult, child & infant choking and CPR

* “Req” = required course; “Rec” = recommended course; “Crq” = conditionally required course

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	NOT required
Program’s GRE College Code	#
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing
Analytical Writing Percentile
Composite (verbal & quantitative)
Composite Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

References

Number of references required by program: 3 References

EVALUATOR TYPE	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator Type ACCEPTED	Evaluator Type NOT Accepted
Physical Therapist-1	X
Physical Therapist-2			X
Professor in Major			X
Professor
Academic	X
Supervisor/Employer	X
Teaching Assistant				X
PTA				X
Pre-PT Advisor				X
Politician/Elected Official				X
Health Care Professional				X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker			X
Clergy				X
OTHER				X

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist. Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours with signed form
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	100
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	PT experience required volunteer or paid accepted

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	3.00	3.50
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.00	3.50
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Nothing lower than a 2.00 (C) in individual classes. Must have at least a 3.00 (B) in the cumlative average.

Program Essay Instructions

Some PTCAS programs require applicants to respond to a custom essay question in addition to the standard PTCAS essay question. The PTCAS application will automatically prompt you to respond to the custom essays for your designated programs. The custom essay question for this program is below.

Respond to both questions in the single text box provided by PTCAS.

How has your background and experience prepared you to interact effectively with individuals who are different from you in their social, cultural, or economic perspectives?
If you were accepted to two or more physical therapy education programs, what would help you make decision regarding which program you should select?

(If you previously applied to the program, you must also respond to the brief essay question for repeat applicants included in the "Background" section of the PTCAS application).

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission)	U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents Canadian citizens Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	Yes
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Must apply to International Graduate Admissions at the University of Utah, must supply official transcripts.
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Must apply to International Graduate Admissions at the University of Utah, must supply official transcripts
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework	TOEFL score must not be lower than 575/233.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2010-05-17
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	45
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	45
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class	30%
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)	1%
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class	14%
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class	1%
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The University of Utah Doctor of Physical Therapy program is ranked among the top 10 percent of programs in the United States. The program mission is to educate and prepare students for the future--to help them be the best physical therapists possible. We treat students as professionals, giving them respect and requiring personal accountability. We are fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The program admits 42 students each year and has a student body of 126. Courses cover 9 semesters over 3 years and leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.

Pass rate on the licensure exam for first time takers is 96% (3-year average). Employment rates are 100% as reported by graduates actively seeking practice positions (3-year average). Full-time faculty includes ABPTS specialists, master clinicians in neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic and sports, infectious disease, burns and wound care, and education.

The Department houses two research laboratories: The Skeletal Muscle Exercise Research Facility and the Clinical Musculoskeletal Laboratory, and is affiliated with the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, a large regional tertiary care facility. In addition, the Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic and a Balance and Falls Prevention Clinic are situated within the Department. The Department also has ties with the Intermountain Unit of the Shriners Hospital for Children and the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

The University of Utah, founded in 1850, is a flourishing 1,500-acre campus located in the high, mountain-rimmed Salt Lake Valley. The University of Utah is classified by the Carnegie Commission as one of 151 Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive from among 3,941 U.S. institutions.