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Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale in southeastern Florida.
The Entry- Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (EDPT) Program is a campus-based program located in the College of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Ft. Lauderdale.
The 3-year program includes 41 weeks of full time clinical training. Student-learning experiences occur in a combination of traditional instruction, case-based interactive learning, and clinical lab skills training. Clinical education training begins in the fall semester of year one. Students are admitted in the summer semester and graduates are awarded a DPT degree upon satisfactory completion of all requirements.
Faculty and students are committed to active participation in the profession, scholarship and service. Students are exposed to serving community populations, including the medically underserved and uninsured, through service learning and clinical education experiences.
Nova Southeastern University also offers a 4-year hybrid Program in Tampa, Florida that uses interactive online classes and on-campus institutes.
The Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
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DETAILS
4 year ⇒ Private Non-Profit26,808 (undergrads 5,739)
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27 years (since 1996)
Yes
LOCATION
www.nova.edu954-262-1662
| Admissions: Anthony Garcia, Admissions Counselor Physical Therapy Program Nova Southeastern University 3200 S. University Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 954-262-1113 954-262-1664 ptinfo@nova.edu Show On Map |
Cost
| In-State | Out-State | |
| Tuition *: | $81,000 | $81,000 |
| Fees: | $4,581 | $4,581 |
| Living: | $71,496 | $71,496 |
| Total: | $157,077 | $157,077 |
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* Estimated cost of 3 year program
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Prerequisites
GPA CRITERIA
| Overall | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Required | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| Avg. Acceptance | not reported | not reported |
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DETAILS
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Varies
| recommended: 150 hrs |
GRE CRITERIA
| Measure | Min Required | Avg Score | Ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal | na | na | 130-170 |
| Quantitative | na | na | 130-170 |
| Analytical | na | na | 0-6 |
| Measure | Min Required | Avg Score | Ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal | na | na | 0 - 100% |
| Quantitative | na | na | 0 - 100% |
| Analytical | na | na | 0 - 100% |
ACCEPTANCE STATS
RESOURCES
- NOVA DPT Curriculum
- DPT Prerequisites Other Prerequisites:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- The three recommendations (one must be from a physical therapist) on the required PTCAS evaluation form.
- Previous experience acquired in the field of physical therapy on the required PTCAS experience form (optional but highly recommended).
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SOURCES:
Offering: CAPTE, NCES, Wikipedia
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Prerequisites: PTCAS, DPT Prerequisites
Success: DPT Program Outcomes, Graduation Rate: 3-year average 2011-2013, NPTE Pass Rate: Ultimate Pass Rate 2011-2013, Hire Rate: 2010-2012 - 6 months after passage of NPTE
Note: Data may have a variance over time. For the most accurate data please view the source links. 1 Some schools combine fees and tuition together.