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The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a professional doctorate. The transition from the Master of Physical Therapy degree to a professional doctorate was made to better prepare physical therapists for practice in an evolving health care environment. The physical therapist’s expertise in movement and movement dysfunction is unique in health care. The educational needs of physical therapists have increased as their societal and health care roles and responsibilities have grown to that of an independent practitioner.
Admission Requirements
Preference is given to applicants with practical experience in physical therapy health care. Such experience may be in a variety of settings and should be of sufficient length to have given the applicant exposure to a variety of problems encountered by ill or disabled persons.
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