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This is a post-professional program.

Students looking for a program that can prepare them for an entry level position as a physical therapist should explore the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) on-campus and hybrid option.

Application

Application Opens

September 1, 2024

Application Closes

May 1, 2025

Application System

Students apply through the Graduate Centralized Application System (GradCAS).

The application fee is $50 (U.S.).

Prerequisites

First professional degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution
1. Application can be submitted while an undergraduate degree is in progress provided the applicant will be able to provide evidence of successful degree completion prior to starting the program.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent, from the students’ entry-level professional physical therapy program.
Unofficial transcripts from all higher U.S. institutions attended.
1. All admitted students will be required to provide official transcripts and/or credential evaluations to the SHRS Admissions Office prior to enrolling in classes.
2. A course-by-course evaluation with GPA conversation for all higher-level institutions attended outside the US. The evaluation may be from World Education Services (WES), Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), Inc.

NOTE: The GRE is not required.

Transcripts

Applicants are required to provide transcripts from all U.S. universities, colleges or other higher education institutions attended.

Admitted students will need to submit official transcripts to the SHRS Admissions Office prior to enrolling in classes.

Personal Statement

All applicants will write an essay describing their educational and long-term professional goals.

Letters of Recommendation

A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation:

One (1) letter must be from a former professor or instructor.
All letters should address the applicant’s academic, professional and personal attributes and potential for successful graduate study.

Application Review Process

Admissions decisions will be based on an overall evaluation of all credentials submitted and the availability of space in the class. The program will review applications as they become complete and will send admissions decisions typically within three to four weeks.

Other Requirements

Resume or CV must be submitted through the GradCAS application.

International Student Information

The following requirements are necessary for applicants from outside of the U.S.

For questions about the international student requirements, please reach out to the SHRS Admissions Office.

Academic Credential Evaluations

Students who have completed the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree or higher at an institution outside of the United States are required to provide an academic credential evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. or World Education Services (WES), Inc. with their application.

A course-by-course evaluation with GPA conversion is required.
Evaluations are not required for degrees earned in the United States. If you have attended an English Canadian institution, please contact the SHRS Admissions Office.
Individual SHRS programs may have their own specific Academic Credential Evaluation requirements.

Verification of English Language Proficiency

The University of Pittsburgh accepts the official results of the Duolingo English Test, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as a measure of English language proficiency.

Verification is required unless the following apply:

The applicant is a citizen of a country whose official language is English.
The applicant has completed a degree program at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S.
The applicant is not a citizen of a country whose official language is English but has completed a degree program at an institution outside of the U.S. where the language of instruction is English and where the official national language of the country in which the institution is located is English.

Minimum Scores by Program

On-campus Programs — Duolingo: 115 | IELTS: 6.5 | TOFEL: 80

Athletic Training (MS)
Health Informatics (MS)
- Health Data Analytics (Certificate)
- Health Information Cybersecurity (Certificate)
- Leadership in Health Informatics (Certificate)
- Revenue Cycle Management (Certificate)
Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional MS)
Physical Therapy (Post-Professional MS)
Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)
Sports Science (MS)

On-campus Programs — Duolingo: 130 | IELTS: 7.0 | TOFEL: 100

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)
Communication Science and Disorders (Post-Baccalaureate)
Communication Science (PhD)
Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
Rehabilitation Science (PhD)
Speech Language Pathology (MA/MS)

Hybrid and Online Programs — Duolingo: 130 | IELTS: 7.0 | TOFEL: 100

Hybrid
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)
Online
- Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy (CScD)
- Advanced Practice Certificate in Implementation of Evidence in Clinical Practice (Certificate)
- Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
- Health Informatics (MS)
- Health Data Analytics (Certificate)
- Health Information Cyber Security (Certificate)
- Leadership in Health Informatics (Certificate)
- Revenue Cycle Management (Certificate)

How to Submit Scores

Duolingo English Test: Scores should be made available electronically to “University of Pittsburgh – School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences”
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Scores should be made available electronically to “University of Pittsburgh Health and Rehabilitation Sciences”
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Scores should be submitted electronically through ETS to institution code “2927”.

Physical Therapy, Post-Professional (MS)

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Application

Application Opens

Application Closes

Application System

Prerequisites

Transcripts

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Application Review Process

Other Requirements

International Student Information

Academic Credential Evaluations

Verification of English Language Proficiency

How to Submit Scores

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