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Physical Therapy at UIndy

UIndy's physical therapy program is among the top 20% of programs nationwide. Among these programs, we are one of just a few that combine an excellent, highly visible PT program with a supportive, small campus environment.

Why UIndy?

Watch the video to see why UIndy is a great place to study physical therapy.

Program strengths

  • Low student-to-faculty ratios
  • High student retention rates
  • Highly qualified faculty
  • State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory facilities
  • Challenging yet supportive atmosphere
  • Affiliation with clinics nationwide
  • Strong clinical reputation
  • Graduates perform well on PT licensure exam and are highly regarded in the PT job market
  • Access to a network of alumni working in varied settings across the country
  • Successful job placement

Degrees

  • 3-3 Program: The 3-3 option offers the opportunity to complete the bachelor’s and doctorate degrees in 6 years, instead of the usual 7 years. Admission to the doctoral program is competitive.

    • Please note: Students can be identified as "pre-PT" for advising purposes, but still need to choose a major in a recognized discipline while completing a bachelor's degree. Although pre-PT students may choose any major they wish, the most common majors are Biology, Human Biology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training and Psychology.

  • A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant: This program prepares students for assistant roles within the profession of physical therapy. It includes full-time and part-time curriculum plans with day or evening general education courses and evening PTA classes.
  • Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy: This three-year, full-time program equips graduates with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the increasingly complex health care environment. The DPT curriculum includes an integrated clinical experience in the first year and an extensive clinical education component with 39 weeks of full-time clinical rotations. Increased emphasis is placed on medical screening, differential diagnosis, prevention, wellness and health promotion. In addition, the curriculum focuses on the need to base practice decisions on scientific evidence and to evaluate practice outcomes.

Did you know?

  • UIndy produces more physical therapists than any other university in the state.
  • Our fully accredited program was one of the first graduate physical therapy programs in the nation. The professional program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) since 1982 (Department of Accreditation, American Physical Therapy Association
  • Service learning component: Students are required to spend 30 hours providing a health-related service with a community of individuals “different” from the student. The purpose is to learn many skills critical for development as a PT professional, such as compassion and social responsibility, and to serve as a good neighbor within the local community.
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