Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physical Therapy 411 It is the applicant’s responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service to Nova Southeastern University, Enrollment Processing Services, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy Admissions, 3300 S. University Drive, P.O. Box 299000, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2004. Doctoral Tuition and Fees Tuition for 2024–2025 (subject to change by the board of trustees without notice)will be posted on our website (nova.edu/bursar/billing/tuition-fees.html). An NSU Student Services Fee of $1,800 maximum and a Physical Therapy General Access Fee of $145 are also required annually. The first term’s tuition and fees are due on registration day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on the appropriate registration day. Requirements for Graduation In order to be eligible for the Ph.D. degree, students shall • be of good moral and ethical character • c omplete a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework • s uccessfully pass the comprehensive examination • p ass all required didactic courses with a grade of B or higher • successfully complete and defend the dissertation and have it approved • submit dissertation to UMI/ProQuest for publishing Students will have up to seven years from the initial date of enrollment to complete the degree requirements. Course of Study For students holding a master’s, entry-level master’s, or doctoral degree in physical therapy: Requirements Credits Required PT core courses............................................................35 Elective courses..............................................................................9 Dissertation................................................................................... 16 Students may transfer up to 6 credits from an accredited postprofessional or advanced degree program (doctoral level only). Final determination of acceptable transfer credits will be at the discretion of the program director. Application Procedures Applicants must submit 1. a completed application form along with a nonrefundable application fee of $50 2. official transcripts from all undergraduate, professional, and graduate institutions attended, sent directly to • Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Physical Therapy Department Admissions 3300 S. University Drive, P.O. Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 3. three letters of evaluation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s performance as a physical therapist and/or the applicant’s capability for doctoral studies (At least one reference should come from a faculty member of a physical therapy school with a terminal research doctoral degree.) 4. official GRE scores and TOEFL, IELTS, or (PTE—Academic), scores, if appropriate Foreign Coursework Coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization. Accepted organizations are • International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF) PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3655 United States (310) 258-9451 • (310) 342-7086 fax ierf.org • Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy* (FCCPT) 124 West Street South Third Floor Alexandria VA 22314 (703) 684-8406 • fccpt.org • International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. 3600 Market Street Suite 450 Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 243-5858 • icdeval.com * This agency specializes in evaluation for U.S. PT licensure.
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