Physical Therapy, DPT

Program Requirements: 115 Credit Hours

Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses in biological sciences, physical sciences, behavioral sciences, and statistics. A minimum cumulative GPA for prerequisites of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required. In addition, a grade of C or better in each prerequisite course is required. Prerequisite courses must be completed within ten years prior to admission. If the applicant is a PTA and currently practicing, prerequisite courses completed more than ten years prior in which a C or higher was earned may be waived, upon review, with the exception of the prerequisite courses of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 with lab.

• General Biology 1 and 2 with laboratory (6 credit hours or equivalent) 
• General Chemistry 1 and 2 with laboratory (6 credit hours or equivalent)   
• General Physics 1 and 2 with laboratory (6 credit hours or equivalent)    
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 with laboratory (6 credit hours or equivalent)  
• Statistics (3 credit hours or equivalent) 
• General Psychology (3 credit hours or equivalent) 
• A minimum of one 3-credit hour or equivalent writing intensive course in humanities or social sciences 
• Completion of a medical terminology course - this can be completed for credit at a college or university or proof of completion of an online certification course
• It is recommended, but not required that applicants have additional upper-level Biology or Health Science courses (Embryology, Advanced Physiology, Genetics, etc.) 
• Completed observation or employment in a physical therapy clinic totaling a minimum 20 hours under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and verified by the physical therapist. Observation hours may be completed in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Three letters of reference from professionals who are familiar with the applicant’s personal and professional characteristics and can best address the applicant’s potential for success in the DPT program. One letter should come from a college/university faculty member or advisor, one from a licensed physical therapist, and one from an employer or an advisor for an organization. Letters from family or friends are not accepted.