Department Programs Overview

The Department of Physical Therapy at New York University (NYU) Steinhardt offers programs that lead to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), MA degree in pathokinesiology, and DPT for practicing therapists. There is also a clinical residency program in orthopedic physical therapy. The DPT program prepares entry-level students for advanced clinical practice in developing fields of PT. PT students learn how to prevent injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities and maintain and promote fitness, health, and quality of life. Entry-level program requirements include completion of 133 credits of course work.

Highlights

The DPT is a three-year, summer-start, full-time program for students with a BS/BA degree, and combines rigorous classroom instruction with clinical experience at renowned New York City hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, private practices, and health agencies  Over 350 clinical sites from coast to coast  Certifications available in emergency preparedness and strength conditioning  State-of-the-art equipment

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

The DPT program is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association and New York State Department of Education

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) PhD Professional Development Courses

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)	6			18 months
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)	5
PhD Degree (F/T)	114			3 years

Buildings & Resources

The NYU Medical Center is a nationally renowned center for health care that affords many opportunities for students to gain clinical experience and participate in research with health care professionals. The Arthur J. Nelson Jr. Human Performance Laboratory supports computerized motion analysis systems, force plate studies, electromyography, electrogoniometry, isokinetic dynamometry, and force transducers studies. Computer applications include LabVIEW, Visual BASIC, C, GAITRite, and F-SCAN. Other PT facilities include the Motor Control and Behavior Lab, Pulmonary Function Lab, and VA Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 12/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 30  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 113,500  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 11,417  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 124,917	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 100.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 12/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 30  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 113,500  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 11,417  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 124,917

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