Admissions

The Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program accepts applications from August 1 through October 15 for the following year's fall program.

The application deadline is October 15.

Prerequisites

Prior to entering the DPT Degree Program, students must have completed a baccalaureate degree and the following prerequisite courses.  

student orientation
  • Humanities/Social Sciences – 1 semester
  • Introductory Statistics – 1 semester
  • Human Anatomy – 1 semester with lab
  • Human Physiology – 1 semester with lab
  • Chemistry – 2 semesters with labs
  • Physics – 2 semesters with labs
  • Introductory Psychology – 1 semester
  • Human Lifespan Development – 1 semester

Also needed:

  • Medical Terminology – demonstrated with following:
    • Formal course work
    • On-line instruction with certificate of completion
    • Self-study with departmental examination

Please consult with an undergraduate academic advisor for appropriate courses and semester sequence. 

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