388 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physical Therapy Please note that PTCAS may take up to six weeks to verify supporting documents. The university does not receive the application from PTCAS until the verification has been completed. Once received by the university, the application is processed in a timely manner, but there may be a lag time of three–four months between the time the application is submitted and the time the student receives a decision from the admissions committee. Therefore, early application is highly recommended. Interviews Fort Lauderdale—Applicants may be interviewed on a caseby-case basis. Tampa Bay—Selected applicants to the Professional D.P.T. Program will be invited to interview on NSU’s Tampa Bay Regional Campus in February. Undergraduate/Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Admission Program Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division has established a dual admission program with Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences for a select number of highly motivated, qualified students seeking to pursue both an undergraduate degree and professional studies in physical therapy. Candidates must maintain a specified GPA and achieve acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students will be awarded a bachelor’s degree from the Halmos College upon completion of degree requirements. Students will receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree upon completion of the three-year D.P.T. curriculum in Fort Lauderdale or three years and one semester in Tampa Bay. For complete information and requirements, contact the Office of Admissions, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, 3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004. Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees are equivalent for the Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay programs; however the three-year tuition is prorated over three years and one semester for the Tampa Bay program. Tuition for 2024–2025 will be posted on our website (nova.edu/bursar/billing/tuition-fees.html). All tuition and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice. Deposit—$1000. The deposit is due within 10 days of the acceptance offer, but no earlier than January 15. It is required to reserve the accepted applicant’s place in the entering firstyear class. This advance payment will be deducted from the tuition payment due on registration day but is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal. Deposit—$500. The deposit is due by March 15 and is under the same terms as the acceptance fee. A Physical Therapy General Access Fee of $145 is required each year. An NSU Student Services Fee of $1,800 is also required annually. All tuition charges and fees are subject to change by NSU’s Board of Trustees without notice. The first semester’s tuition and fees, less the $1,000 previously paid, are due on or before the appropriate registration day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on or before the appropriate registration day. Students will not be admitted until their financial obligations have been met. The financial ability of applicants to complete their training is important because of the limited number of positions available in each class. Applicants should have specific plans for financing professional education. This should include tuition, living expenses, books, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses. It is required that each student carry adequate personal medical and hospital insurance throughout the program. Students may avail themselves of the hospitalization insurance plan obtainable through the university. Graduation Requirements: Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy—Fort Lauderdale • be of good moral and ethical character • pass all didactic courses with a grade of C or higher • pass all clinical courses • m aintain student American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership throughout the program • s uccessfully complete a comprehensive examination • complete a student portfolio • perform all required hours of service learning • d emonstrate professional behavior consistent with the APTA core values
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