At Wichita State University the Doctor of Physical Therapy entry-level program prepares students to examine, evaluate, diagnose, and treat people with disabling conditions resulting from injury, health problems or disease. Students learn to assess their client's and patient's movements in order to apply appropriate plans that target individual needs.
Key Program Features
- Close proximity to clinical sites. The PT Program at WSU affiliates with a variety of clinical sites throughout Kansas. This give students close access to gain real-world experience in their profession.
- Clinical education. Students have the opportunity to learn quality physical therapy care through a variety of clinical learning experiences facilitated by clinical instructors.
Program FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Program Entry Point | Summer |
| Program Length | 3 years |
| Study Plan Options | Full-time study for a period of 36 consecutive months |
| Clinical Observation | 20 hours in one or more physical therapy departments |
| Application Deadlines * | October 1, 2019 for PTCAS application & WSU Graduate School application November 1, 2019 for the Qualtrics Survey |
| Class Size | 40 |
| Application Ratio | 7:1 |
| Minimum GPA to apply | 3.00 GPA in overall prerequisites 3.00 GPA in math/science prerequisites 3.00 GPA in last 60 credit hours |
| Examinations |
Required for admission: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) |
| Degrees required |
Bachelor's Degree |
* See the "Admissions" tab under Program Details for further information.