Program Overview

University of Miami Physical Therapy Program

The University of Miami offers a comprehensive Physical Therapy program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary for a successful career in physical therapy.

Program Overview

• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Students will learn about the human body, its functions, and the various factors that affect movement and function.
• The program includes both theoretical and practical components, with a focus on evidence-based practice and clinical decision making.

Program Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits to graduate.
• The program includes a combination of classroom and clinical instruction, with a focus on hands-on learning and practical experience.
• Students must also complete a series of clinical internships and a final research project.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.
• Applicants must also submit official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fee for the program is $1,200 per credit hour.
• The total cost of the program is approximately $144,000.

Research Areas

• The program offers a range of research areas, including musculoskeletal physical therapy, neurologic physical therapy, and pediatric physical therapy.
• Students can work with experienced faculty members to develop their research skills and contribute to the advancement of the field.

Course Offerings

• The program includes a range of courses, including:
  • PTS 601: Advanced Clinical Practice: Counterstrain
  • PTS 602: LAGO Local Pro-Bono Clinic Elective
  • PTS 603: ACP: Supplemental Skills
  • PTS 604: Rehabilitation Technology for Physical Therapists
  • PTS 605: Physical Therapy Private Practice Management
  • PTS 606: Advanced Clinical Practice: Topics in Pelvic Health
  • PTS 607: Physical Therapy for the Pregnant and Postpartum Client
  • PTS 608: Nutrition for Physical Therapists
  • PTS 609: Advances in Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Technology
  • PTS 610: ACP: Pilates Mat Immersion for Rehabilitation
  • PTS 611: Advanced Clinical Practice: Topics in Pediatrics
  • PTS 612: Sports Physical Therapy
  • PTS 613: Advanced Clinical Practice: Evaluation and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle
  • PTS 614: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Preparation (NSCA)
  • PTS 615: Advance Clinical Practice: Taping for the Orthopedic Population
  • PTS 616: Clinical Research I
  • PTS 618: Critical Care Physical Therapy
  • PTS 619: Pelvic Anatomy
  • PTS 620: Spanish for Physical Therapists
  • PTS 621: Advanced Clinical Practice: Topics in Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • PTS 623: Advanced Clinical Practice: Topics in Manual Therapies
  • PTS 624: Myofascial Release II
  • PTS 625: Introduction to Dry Needling Theory and Technique
  • PTS 627: Gateway Pilates II
  • PTS 629: Evaluation and Treatment of Spinal Dysfunctions I
  • PTS 630: Foundations of Physical Therapy
  • PTS 631: Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapy I
  • PTS 632: Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapy II
  • PTS 633: Communication in Physical Therapy Practice
  • PTS 640: Neuroscience I
  • PTS 641: Neuroscience II
  • PTS 642: Biophysical Agents
  • PTS 643: Medical Pathology Seminar I
  • PTS 644: Medical Pathology Seminar II
  • PTS 645: Medical Pathology Seminar III
  • PTS 646: Medical Pathology Seminar IV
  • PTS 647: Introduction to Systems Pathophysiology
  • PTS 648: Adapted Sports
  • PTS 650: Pharmacology
  • PTS 651: Health Systems Science 1: Foundations of Health System Science
  • PTS 652: Health Systems Science 2: Population Health and Social Determinants of Health
  • PTS 653: Health Systems Science 3: Barriers and Enablers to Health and Healthcare in the US
  • PTS 654: Health Systems Science IV: Practice Administration, Management and Leadership
  • PTS 664: Essential Skills 1 - Professional Formation
  • PTS 665: Essential Skills 2: Foundations of Communication
  • PTS 667: Essential Skills III – Situational Communication
  • PTS 668: Essential Skills IV: Career Preparation & Post-Professional Development
  • PTS 670: Clinical Skills in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 671: Therapeutic Physiology
  • PTS 672: Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics
  • PTS 674: Clinical Examination
  • PTS 675: Clinical Decision Making I
  • PTS 676: Medical Screening in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 680: Common Injuries
  • PTS 681: Biomechanics for Sports Science
  • PTS 682: Functional Anatomy
  • PTS 695: Selected Topics in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 702: Performance Rehabilitation: Integrating Advanced Sports Science
  • PTS 706: Neurological Evaluation
  • PTS 708: Normal Human Gait and Locomotion
  • PTS 709: Pathological Human Gait and Locomotion
  • PTS 710: Clinical Experience I
  • PTS 711: Clinical Experience II
  • PTS 714: Neurorehabilitation
  • PTS 715: Acute Care Management of the Complex Patient
  • PTS 716: Clinical Research II
  • PTS 717: Clinical Research Project
  • PTS 718: Physical Therapy Practice Management, Professional Issues and Advancement
  • PTS 720: Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement
  • PTS 721: Measurement of Impairment and Function in Human Movement
  • PTS 722: Pathobiology of Human Function I
  • PTS 723: Oncologic Rehabilitation
  • PTS 724: Cardio-Respiratory Physical Therapy
  • PTS 726: Therapeutic Exercise
  • PTS 727: Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • PTS 728: Musculoskeletal Examination and Manual Treatment I
  • PTS 729: Evaluation and Treatment of Spinal Dysfunctions II
  • PTS 730: Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • PTS 731: Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • PTS 732: Foundations of Inclusive Pelvic Health
  • PTS 736: Therapeutic Exercise II
  • PTS 743: Measuring Health Outcomes
  • PTS 744: Integrated Sports and Leisure
  • PTS 745: Integumentary Disorders and Treatment
  • PTS 748: Advanced Topics in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
  • PTS 760: Theories of Movement Science
  • PTS 761: Motor Learning
  • PTS 762: Advanced Topics in Neurodevelopment
  • PTS 764: Seminars in Neuroscience
  • PTS 765: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • PTS 766: Rehabilitation of the Amputee
  • PTS 767: Prosthetic Technology and Amputee Rehabilitation
  • PTS 768: Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
  • PTS 769: Seminars in Orthotics and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
  • PTS 770: Systems-Based Practice in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 771: Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation
  • PTS 774: Role of Academic Faculty in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 775: Clinical Decision Making II
  • PTS 777: Instructional Methods in Physical Therapy Education
  • PTS 778: Teaching Practicum
  • PTS 784: Human Neuroanatomy
  • PTS 785: Medical Diagnostic Tests
  • PTS 790: Models of Physical Therapy Practice
  • PTS 795: Clinical Research Methods I
  • PTS 796: Applied Statistics in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 798: Research Practicum
  • PTS 799: Independent Study in Physical Therapy
  • PTS 802: Special Internship
  • PTS 803: Clinical Experience III
  • PTS 804: Clinical Experience IV
  • PTS 830: Pre-candidacy Dissertation
  • PTS 840: Post-candidacy Dissertation
  • PTS 850: Research in Residence

Clinical Experiences

• The program includes a range of clinical experiences, including:
  • PTS 710: Clinical Experience I
  • PTS 711: Clinical Experience II
  • PTS 803: Clinical Experience III
  • PTS 804: Clinical Experience IV

Research Opportunities

• The program offers a range of research opportunities, including:
  • PTS 616: Clinical Research I
  • PTS 716: Clinical Research II
  • PTS 717: Clinical Research Project
  • PTS 798: Research Practicum
  • PTS 799: Independent Study in Physical Therapy

Faculty and Staff

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field.
• The faculty members are committed to providing students with a high-quality education and supporting their professional development.

Facilities and Resources

• The program is based at the University of Miami, which has a range of state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence and is committed to providing students with a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• The program is designed to meet the standards and requirements of the physical therapy profession, and to prepare students for a successful career in physical therapy.