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University of Pittsburgh
Overview
University of Pittsburgh / Department of Physical Therapy is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | ||
| Doctor of Physical Therapy/Doctor of Philosophy (DPT/PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 60 |
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 Comp Exam Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
753
Applied
200
Accepted
84
Enrolled
Applying
140
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 15th | April 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
198
Total Graduate Students
12%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.02% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.01% |
| White or Caucasian | 73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.51% |
| Asian | 6.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0.51% |
| Unknown | 4.04% |
Gender
Male (32%)
Female (67%)
Faculty
35
Total faculty
Full-time - 31
Part-time - 4
Male (16)
Female (19)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Pain management; development, aging, and transitions across the lifespan; health systems safety for patients and providers; chronic low back pain; osteoarthritis |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,950,982 |
Location & Contact
Address
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Contact
Dr. James Irrgang
Chair/Professor
Email: jirrgang@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-383-9865
Fax: 412-648-5970
Chair/Professor
Email: jirrgang@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-383-9865
Fax: 412-648-5970
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