Admissions and Programs

Your future is here! UIC’s Department of Physical Therapy offers world-class graduate and professional education.

Our department is ranked 17th among public universities and 34th out of 239 graduate PT programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. We’re affiliated with more than 400 clinical facilities in urban, suburban and rural locations throughout the country. Our internationally respected faculty specialize in a wide range of areas, including pediatrics, geriatrics, bio-mechanics, neurological therapy and orthopedics.

Deadlines

Program	Fall	Spring	Apply
Doctor of Physical Therapy	Oct. 1		Apply
Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology	Feb. 15		Apply
MS in Rehabilitation Science and Healthspan Promotion	Feb. 15		Apply
Physical Therapy Residencies	Jan. 15		Apply
Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation and Technology Research	Jul. 15	Nov. 15	Apply
Healthy Living Practitioner^TM Certificate	Jul. 15	Nov. 15	Apply
Technology-Based Health Communication and Promotion	Jul. 15	Nov. 15	Apply

Tuition

Tuition is determined by the University of Illinois at Chicago. You can always see the most up-to-date calculations on the Admissions website.

Graduate and professional tuition and fees

Financial aid overview

Funding your education can be complex, but we believe money shouldn’t be a barrier to reaching your goals. We’re committed to making college affordable by helping you through the financial aid process.

Loans, grants, scholarships and student jobs make college more affordable and accessible. Familiarize yourself with the options available to you and contact us when you need help.

Scholarships and awards

College-specific scholarships and awards

Students in good standing who demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply to college-specific scholarship and awards. For a full listing, visit the AHS tuition and aid page.

Program-specific scholarships and awards

Lillian B. Torrance Scholarship
The Lillian B. Torrance Scholarship award provides tuition and fee assistance for BVIS, OT and PT students who have expressed an interest in rehabilitative activities or studies.

UIC Donna Roach Award
The Donna Roach Award is presented to DPT students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.

UIC Joan Wallace Lindsay Endowed Scholarship
The Joan Wallance Lindsay Endowed Scholarship is awarded to DPT students with financial need; preference is given to students who have caregiving and living expenses beyond the standard cost of attendance, such as childcare expenses.

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Understanding the application process can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help.

Contact Erin at:

Email

efagan@uic.edu
Phone

312-996-1501
Address

1919 W. Taylor St.
450 AHSB (MC 898)
Chicago, IL 60612