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The University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM · Accreditation

Application cycle: 2026-2027 · Directory checked 2026-10-29

PrerequisitesPTCAS source checked2026-10-29
DeadlinesPTCAS source checked2026-10-29
ObservationPTCAS source checked2026-10-29
TuitionHistorical source only2026-10-29
Current-cycle PTCAS fields checked on 2026-10-29. Institutional cross-checking is incomplete. Blank values never mean a requirement is waived.

Application timing

Final Deadline: October 1, 2026 · Rolling admissions: No · Additional timing instructions on the source page.

A past date remains past; no date is advanced to a future year. Confirm whether the program requires submission, completion, or verification by its deadline.

Observation experience

Observation is recommended, not required.

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PT Experience Acceptable Individuals to Observe

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Physical Therapist (PT)Accepted/Considered——
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Accepted/Considered——
OtherAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Type

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
In PersonAccepted/Considered——
Virtual/TelehealthAccepted/Considered——
Hybrid In-Person/ VirtualAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Recognition

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
PaidAccepted/Considered——
VolunteerAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Setting Inpatient

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Acute Care HospitalAccepted/Considered——
Nursing Home/ Skilled Nursing Facility/ Extended Care FacilityAccepted/Considered——
Rehabilitation/ Sub-acute RehabilitationAccepted/Considered——
Other Inpatient FacilityAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Setting Outpatient

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Free-standing PT or Hospital ClinicAccepted/Considered——
Home HealthAccepted/Considered——
Industrial/ Ocupational HealthAccepted/Considered——
School/ Pre-schoolAccepted/Considered——
Wellness/ Prevention/ Fitness FacilityAccepted/Considered——
Other Outpatient FacilityAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Setting Other

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Attended PT Session as PatientAccepted/Considered——
Attended PT Session w/ Family MemberAccepted/Considered——
Observe Non-PT/PTA Healthcare ProviderAccepted/Considered——
Special Olympics VolunteerAccepted/Considered——
HOSA: Future Health Professionals PT Competitive Event ParticipantAccepted/Considered——
OtherAccepted/Considered——

Blank hour limits are unspecified. Narrative conditions may further restrict these categories.

Hours alone do not establish eligibility. Check accepted settings, supervision, verification and completion timing.

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Tuition and published program costs

UNM's summer 2026 HSC schedule establishes a DPT differential of $279.64 per credit for students starting fall 2025 or later, but this is only an added component and not current fall 2026 tuition.

Rate period: Summer 2026

  • Base graduate tuition and HSC fees are additional. A 2026-27 term-specific DPT schedule remains needed.

PTCAS COMBINED PROGRAM COST

In-state
$84,602
Out-of-state
$131,060

Full-program tuition, fees and other program costs combined; not tuition alone or a complete living-cost budget. Reported in cycle 2026-2027; the rate year is not separately specified. Do not substitute this figure for tuition in your budget.

Published prerequisites

Review the official source for minimum grades, outstanding-course limits, substitutions and course recency exceptions.

Anatomy & Physiology I

4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Maximum course age: 5 years; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Vertebrate; A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Animal; A&P: Comparative; A&P: Human; A&P: Mammalian

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Anatomy & Physiology II

4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Maximum course age: 5 years; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Vertebrate; A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Animal; A&P: Comparative; A&P: Human; A&P: Mammalian

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Chemistry I

4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry: Any; Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Inorganic; Chemistry: Organic; Chemistry I

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Chemistry II

4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Inorganic; Chemistry: Organic; Chemistry II

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Physics I

4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Physics I

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Physics II

4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Physics II

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Psychology

3 semester credits; Lab: not required; Level: Upper Division; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Psychology: Abnormal; Psychology: Adolescent; Psychology: Advanced; Psychology: Child; Psychology: Death & Dying; Psychology: Developmental; Psychology: Growth & Development; Psychology: Human Behavior; Psychology: Life Span Development; Psychology: Rehabilitation; Psychology: Social; Social/Behavioral Science: Community Health; Social/Behavioral Science: Personal Health; Psychology: General II; Psychology: Psychopathology; Psychology: Sports

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Statistics

3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Biology: Biostatistics; Business: Statistics; Mathematics: Statistics; Psychology: Statistics

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

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Official sources

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