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x remove Physical Therapy, DPT
Credits Required
119
Format
Face To Face
Location

Graduate students in this major study at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework
  • Anatomy and neurosciences
  • Cardiopulmonary PT
  • Clinical decision making
  • Musculoskeletal PT
  • Professional development
  • Neuromuscular PT
  • Pediatrics and geriatrics
  • Integumentary care
  • Research
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Career Options

Physical therapists are employed in many health care settings:

  • Acute care hospitals
  • Athletic teams
  • Centers for persons with disabilities
  • Home health care settings
  • Outpatient offices
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Research centers
  • School systems
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Application Deadline

Deadline for fall semester is "verified" by October 15. The $30 application fee is waived if applicant previously applied to GVSU. Visit gvsu.edu/gradapply for application information.

Program Deposit

Students accepted into the program must submit a nonrefundable $500 deposit to hold their seat. If the student matriculates into the program, the deposit is applied to their first semester's tuition.

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Skills Employers Want

The Doctor of Physical Therapy at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the health sciences field.

  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Home Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Neurology
  • Case Management
  • Acute Care
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