Bachelor in Physical Therapy - Pathway to D.P.T. (Dual Admission)
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
7 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
A Program for Future Physical Therapists
Pursuing a degree in physical therapy makes you part of the frontline effort to elevate the level of health care for everyone, everywhere. With Nova Southeastern University’s Dual Admission program in Physical Therapy, you can start making an impact even sooner. You’ll save your spot in our well-respected Doctor of Physical Therapy program while you earn your bachelor’s degree—and with a 100% employment rate for graduates of our D.P.T. program, you know that your future will be bright.
NSU’s D.P.T. students have a chance to create lasting change for their patients, both during their clinical years and beyond. For both your bachelor’s and your doctorate, you’ll enjoy a low student-to-faculty ratio, which means you’ll have unique access to expert staff who are always willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed.
Plenty of hands-on learning opportunities will help you succeed in your career, too. NSU’s curriculum is focused on providing clinical experiences and interprofessional service-learning opportunities that cultivate patient-focused leaders. Graduate prepared to dominate your future with the NSU Edge.
Program overview
The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Admission program takes seven years (4+3) to complete. Candidates will follow a prescribed course of study in any undergraduate major. Students will receive a doctoral degree in physical therapy after they complete three years of training at the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences.
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What Can You Do with a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree?
NSU’s D.P.T. program will give you the tools, mentorship, and practice to become a skilled physical therapist. You’ll gain expertise in the movement system and put theory into practice in technologically advanced settings.
You’ll complete the program ready to excel in a variety of settings, including hospitals, pediatric centers, nursing homes, sports facilities, schools, and consulting roles for insurance and health-related organizations.
Related Careers
- Physical therapist
- Consultant
- Researcher
Competencies
- Deep understanding of the movement system and physiology.
- Ability to develop and execute effective treatment plans.
- Knowledge of cutting-edge technologies and treatments.
Career Potential
- 22% Growth - Job Outlook 2018–2028
- $89,440 - Median Pay, 2019
- 247,700 - Number of Jobs as of 2018
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics