Physical Therapy
Welcome to the Physical Therapy Department. We're thrilled you're interested in our program. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty are dedicated to ensure your success in our program. Our curriculum will prepare you well for a career in assisting others with movement disorders related to cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and/or neurologic disorders. The overall licensure exam pass rate for graduates of our program is 99%.
Early Decision Period: August 15 through October 1
The Department of Physical Therapy will review competitive applicants who have completed their application and turned in all supporting documents by October 1st. Exceptional candidates will be invited to interview in November and will be notified of an admissions decision in November. The applications of those not selected for early decision will remain open and will be considered for admission in the regular cycle.
Regular Application Period: August 15 through November 1
The application period for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program starts August 15th each year and closes November 1st. Applicants must have the Texas Common Application completed and all supporting documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc) in to the university by the November 1st deadline. Interviews are held the first week of January and applicants are notified of admissions decisions by the end of January.
Do you have questions on the admissions process or admission requirements? The School of Health Professions Welcome Center is your “one-stop-shop” for program information. Our Welcome Center offers personalized services to prospective students, applicants, families, and high school and college advisors in providing timely, appropriate information. The Welcome Center works collaboratively with us to facilitate students’ application and admission to our programs. Whether you are a prospective student, applicant, parent, or advisor, your questions or request will be handled in the most expeditious manner possible. Please click on the link below that will bring you right to the Welcome Center Web site where you will find a wealth of information about all of the programs at the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
DPT Application & Admission Checklist
T-DPT Application & Admission Checklist
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