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Samford University

School of Health Professions

Birmingham, AL

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Overview

School of Health Professions / School of Health Professions is located in Birmingham, AL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS) Physician assistant studies
(Doctoral Certificate) DAud Audiology
Master of Science (MS) Speech language pathology
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Physical therapy

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 57

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? No
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE, MCAT
Capstone course
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Capstone course
Other Advanced Degrees Capstone course

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

693
Applied
193
Accepted
42
Enrolled
28%

Applying

179
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 1st Not reported No
Winter deadline October 1st Not reported No
Spring deadline January 1st Not reported No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE, MCAT
Master's Degree Requirements Transcripts, recommendations, resume, pre-requisite coursework, personal statement, campus interview, shadowing hours
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Transcripts, recommendations, resume, pre-requisite coursework, personal statement, campus interview, shadowing hours

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 575
TOEFL IBT score: 90
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards May 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

273
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
Black or African American 4.03%
White or Caucasian 79%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.37%
Asian 1.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2.2%
Unknown 9.16%

Gender

Male (17%)
Female (82%)

Faculty

21
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 0
Male (10)
Female (11)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Physical therapy/ergonomics in relation to piano and performing arts; cognitive and non-cognitive factors associated with holistic admissions to physical therapy programs; emotional language; anatomical variations
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL  35229
United States
Contact Dr. Alan Jung Ph.D
Dean and Professor, School of Health Professions
Email: apjung@samford.edu
Phone: -726-4062

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