Overview

Department of Physical Therapy / Department of Physical Therapy is located in Hampton, VA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	18

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

251

Applied

13

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree, minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

52

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.77%
Black or African American	65.38%
White or Caucasian	17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	5.77%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (28%)

Female (71%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Physical therapy, cardiovascular disease, neuromuscular diseases and conditions, health disparities, cancer
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Hampton University
Phenix Hall Suite 216
Hampton, VA  23668
United States

Contact Dr. Elizabeth Locke PT, MS, Ph.D.
Chair and Associate Professor
Email: elizabeth.locke@hamptonu.edu
Phone: 757-727-5157

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