Overview

Graduate Studies in Physical Therapy / Graduate Studies in Physical Therapy is located in Belton, TX, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	Physical therapy

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	34

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	Comp Exam Required Professional portfolio

Admissions

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

135

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 1st	April 30th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	September 30th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.2 in last 60 hours of bachelor's or relevant master's degree, 3.0 in prerequisites; therapy and other healthcare-related experience; resume; letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 60
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 4.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

117

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.51%
Black or African American	1.71%
White or Caucasian	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.71%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.71%
Unknown	1.71%

Gender

Male (31%)

Female (68%)

Faculty

22

Total faculty

Full-time - 8

Part-time - 14

Male (8)

Female (14)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Dry Needling; Use of Cold Laser for Neuropathy; Effects of COVID-19 on DPT Students; Whole Body Vibration, Bone Density & Balance; Acute Exercise and DEXA; Chronic Sensitized Pain
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 900 College Street
Belton, TX  76513
United States

Contact Dr. Barbara Gresham
Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program/Associate Professor
Email: bgresham@umhb.edu
Phone: 254-295-4921

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