Post-Baccalaureate DPT admission option.
If you have earned a Bachelor's degree and have decided to pursue
a career in Physical Therapy at USP, this program is for you. You
may transfer into the DPT program in the First Professional Year
and begin to immediately benefit from the educational and clinical
experiences at USP.
Minimum program requirements for students with a baccalaureate
degree:
- Chemistry with lab, 8 credits (Coursework should be a two-semester
sequence)
- Biology with lab, 8 credits (Coursework should be a two-semester
sequence)
- Physics with lab, 8 credits (Coursework should be a two-semester
sequence)
- Anatomy and Physiology, 6 credits (Coursework should be a two-semester
sequence)
- Math, 9 credits (Includes Calculus and Statistics)
- Social Sciences, 12 credits (Includes a mix of introductory
and advanced coursework, a minimum of 6 credits in Psychology)
- English, 6 credits (Includes one writing-intensive course)
Total: 57 credits
View the curriculum
If you are interested in admission into the professional phase
(transfer student) of the program, you must submit a statement of
your professional goals. The statement should explain in detail:
- your interest in the DPT program
- why you have chosen this degree program
- how you developed this interest
- your career goals, and
- any attributes and accomplishments you believe will enhance
your future academic and career success.
Students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree are
encouraged to consult with the Admission Office to determine a
year of entry.
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