University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Institue of Physical & Occupational Therapy

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Programs & Curriculum

School Says - General Information
The University of St. Augustine is a leading institution in health sciences offering graduate entry-level and continuing professional education in physical therapy and occupational therapy.We are a small private school, and we would enjoy the opportunity to meet you and share with you the benefits of earning your occupational therapy or physical therapy degree at this institution.

School Says - Student Body
USA is like boot camp for the brain, except that it lasts longer, is more fun, and is worth it in the end.You really learn all there is to know about how to treat a patient.

School Says - Academics
Doctor of Physical Therapy This program is to graduate students prepared to assist and direct the patient or client in achieving optimum function through the learned skills, clinical experience, diagnostic proficiency, and ethical and behavioral standards. Master of Occupational Therapy This program is to graduate students with an emphasis on the clinical reasoning skills necessary to analyze human occupation and to implement occupational therapy treatment that promotes quality of life for the clients whom they serve. Doctor of Occupational Therapy This program is to graduate students with advanced knowledge in occupational science who have the leadership, entrepreneurial, and clinical skills necessary to promote the knowledge base of occupational therapy. Dual-Degree Option USA provides a unique opportunity to become both a physical and an occupational therapist.The most common track is to complete the occupational therapy program then continue an additional four semesters (1 year and 4 months) in the physical therapy program. FLEX Program This program will enable you to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree by taking online course work and attending clinical sessions in Boca Raton less than two weekends per month over a four-year period.Doctor of Physical Therapy Master of Occupational Therapy Doctor of Occupational Therapy Dual-Degree Option: Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy

School Says - Admissions
BachelorÂ's degree from an accredited institution. Prerequisite course work GPA of 3.0 or above preferred GRE combined minimum score of 1,000 for the verbal and quantitative sections Volunteer or observation experience required Application Deadlines Fall (September)December 15 Spring (January) June 15 Summer (May) October 15

School Says - Campus Life
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is located in historic St. Augustine on the northeast coast of Florida.The 26-acre campus has shopping and restaurants less than a mile away, yet sits privately in an area overlooking the intracoastal waterway. We host campus tours Monday through Friday at 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. (holidays excluded). If you would like to schedule a visit, please e-mail admissions@usa.edu or call 904-826-0084. The San Diego campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, located in San Diego in an area known as Rancho Bernardo, is a close-knit community in the northern county near beautiful mountains and community parks. We host campus tours by appointment Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please e-mail AEdwards@usa.edu to schedule your visit.

School Says - Cost Aid
University students are admitted on the basis of their academic abilities and professionalism.The university has developed affiliations with a number of agencies that offer financial assistance to graduate students. It is the philosophy of the university that no student should be denied access on the grounds of inability to pay in advance receiving their education.The university will cooperate completely with all agencies responsible for the collection of loans in order to preserve the integrity of the loan process for the benefit of future students. In addition to the programs outlined below, students should explore financial assistance programs available from health care providers who employ therapists. Students are responsible for the loan payments.