Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

2501 E Memorial Rd, Edmond, OK

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) strives to educate and create highly qualified health service practitioners, educators, and research scientists through research and creative activities for the advancement of knowledge. Located within walking distance from the State Capitol in Oklahoma City, the campus houses:

• College of Medicine
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Allied Health
• College of Dentistry
• College of Nursing
• College of Public Health
• Graduate College

OUHSC has more than 800 full-time faculty and 2,400 staff members. Approximately 4,000 students are enrolled in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research, training grants, and contracts, as well as various sponsored activities have totaled more than $120 million in a single year.

Faculty and students utilize clinical, laboratory, and teaching facilities in the OU Medical Center, University Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma, Presbyterian Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dean A McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Medical Research foundation, and other affiliate hospitals in the Oklahoma City area, as well as Tulsa. Additional campuses and program sites also include Lawton, Bartlesville, and Duncan.

OUHSC is not only Oklahoma’s major health professions educational institute, but it’s one of only four comprehensive health centers in the nation.

Visit OUHSC’s website (http://www.ouhsc.edu/) for additional information, or the Financial Services page (http://www.ouhsc.edu/financialservices/bursar/tuition_fees.asp) for tuition information.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center offers a doctorate degree program in physical therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physical Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 850
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $81920

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).