Have a Bachelors Degree and looking to begin a Doctor of Physical Therapy program?
USciences is a school dedicated to the health sciences, and we offer post-baccalaureate students interested in physical therapy a place in our DPT program. Below you will see what you’ll need to start our program. As a post-baccalaureate student, you will enter the professional phase of the program, and complete the degree in three years.
Next steps?
- See requirements below for post-baccalaureate students.
- Explore the full DPT curriculum and course descriptions in our online catalog.
Click here to get started on the application process to USciences’ DPT program! Applications for 2012 are now closed. We will begin accepting applications for 2013 on September 1, 2012.
How does your current coursework stack up?
If you have earned or will have earned a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the summer semester classes, you may be eligible for entrance into the professional phase of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program as a post-baccalaureate student. A total of 60 credits in the courses listed below is required:
SUBJECT AREA CREDITS Chemistry w/lab (2 semester sequence) 8 Biology w/lab (2 semester sequence) 8 Physics w/ lab (2 semester sequence) 8 Anatomy & Physiology (2 semester sequence) 8 Nutrition 3 Mathematics (including 1 semester each of Calculus & Statistics) 9. Social Sciences
(Includes 6 cr. of Psychology and an additional 6 cr. of introductory/advanced coursework)12 English (including one 3-credit writing intensive course) 6
Total 62 credits
Additional Considerations for Post Baccalaureate applicants into the DPT Program:
- Applications for 2012 are now closed. We will begin accepting applications for 2013 on September 1, 2012. Admissions decisions are made as applications are completed.
- Classes for the professional phase of the Physical Therapy program will begin May, 2012. As a result, correct sequence of coursework should be completed or be completed by the end of Spring, 2012. There is a minimum requirement of 3 years of study at USciences to be granted a DPT from the University.
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