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DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS - PART III

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This post includes information about doctorate of physical therapy programs in the United States of America (USA) as it appears on the programs website. Changes may occur between now and when you apply for the program.


Loma Linda University — DPT (Loma Linda, CA)

Credits required: 158 quarter units across nine quarters. Loma Linda University Catalog

Admissions requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree (any field). Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; no grades below C-. “Two-attempt rule” for repeats (3rd attempt counts as the second grade). Loma Linda University

  • Anatomy & Physiology with labs (complete sequence); General Chemistry with labs (sequence); General Physics with labs (sequence); two additional biological sciences; Statistics; Medical Terminology; General Psychology; Human Growth & Development/Developmental Psychology; one oral communication course. Loma Linda University

  • Observation: 80 hours total, including 20 inpatient + 20 outpatient (remaining 40 any setting). GRE not required. Loma Linda University

What’s distinctive: Faith-integrated health-science campus; structured observation mix across settings; transparent cost breakdown by year. Loma Linda University

Contact: 909-558-4599. Loma Linda University


California State University, Fresno — DPT (Fresno, CA)

Credits required: Program lists full three-year sequence in catalog; (department site provides admissions/prereqs; credit totals are published in the university catalog/curriculum grid). College of Health and Human Services

Admissions requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree; minimum GPA as specified by the department;

  • A&P with labs, General Chemistry with labs (two semesters), General Physics with labs (two semesters), Biology, Statistics, Psychology, and related support courses per Fresno State’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Admission Requirements page. College of Health and Human Services

What’s distinctive: Longstanding Central Valley clinical network; highly competitive outcomes highlighted by the department. College of Health and Human Services

URLs: Department (overview): https://chhs.fresnostate.edu/physical-therapy/ ;

Contact: Department contact via the program site. College of Health and Human Services


University of Colorado (Anschutz Medical Campus) — DPT (Aurora, CO)

Credits required: 116 total credits (example curriculum “Class of 2022” shows program total); 8-semester, 2.5-year sequence with a year-long internship. CU DenverCU School of Medicine

Admissions requirements:

  • Not currently requiring observation hours (encouraged to learn the profession). 2 letters of recommendation. CU School of Medicine

  • Anatomy + Physiology: either A&P I & II with labs (8 sem. credits) or separate Anatomy + Physiology with labs (4 + 4). CU School of Medicine

  • Chemistry with labs (full-year sequence, 8 credits); Physics with labs (full-year, 8); 2 Psychology courses (6); Statistics (3); Writing/English Composition (3); plus an upper-division science / Exercise Physiology / Biomechanics (3). CU School of Medicine

  • GRE not required (they “strongly encourage” as a self-assessment only). CU School of Medicine

What’s distinctive: 2.5-year accelerated timeline with integrated clinical year; multiple pathways (Residential and Hybrid) in the CU system. CU School of Medicine

Contact: general contact via site. CU School of Medicine


Regis University — DPT (Denver, CO)

Credits required: 110 credit hours over 8 consecutive semesters, including 38 weeks of full-time clinical. Regis University

Admissions requirements: Regis publishes detailed prerequisites and process on their DPT program site (bachelor’s degree; standard science sequence - A&P, Chem, Physics with labs; Psych, Stats; GPA and other program specifics). See their admissions/prerequisite pages for the current cycle. Regis University

What’s distinctive: Jesuit institution with service-learning emphasis; strong clinical weeks built into an 8-semester, lock-step plan. Regis University

Contact: Program contact via the page above.


University of Connecticut (UConn) — DPT (Storrs, CT)

Credits required: 120 total credits over three years/eight semesters (includes one 3-credit elective). UConn Academic Catalog

Admissions requirements:

What’s distinctive: Cadaveric anatomy in the Human Anatomy Learning Lab; strong emphasis on EBP and integrated clinical education. Physical Therapy Program

URLs: Catalog/requirements (with total credits): https://catalog.uconn.edu/graduate/degree-programs/physical-therapy-dpt/ ;

Contact: (860) 486-1999; address on site.


Quinnipiac University — DPT (Hamden, CT)

Credits required: 112 credits (3-year program). Quinnipiac University+1

Admissions requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree; typical science sequence (A&P I & II, Chem I & II, Physics I & II, Biology), Statistics, Psychology, and institutional GPA standards as listed in Quinnipiac’s DPT admissions page. Quinnipiac University

What’s distinctive: Strong outcomes published transparently; interprofessional opportunities within the School of Health Sciences. Quinnipiac University

Contact: Graduate Admissions 203-582-8672 program contact on page (e.g., faculty advisor phone/email).


Sacred Heart University — DPT (Fairfield, CT)

Credits required: 109 credits (3-year program). Sacred Heart UniversitySacred Heart University

Admissions requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree; Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Chemistry I & II, Physics I & II (labs as specified), Biology sequence, Statistics, Psychology, plus competitive admissions pathways (freshman admission or competitive post-bacc). See “Graduate Admission Requirements & Application” for the full list. Quinnipiac UniversitySacred Heart University

What’s distinctive: Multiple admissions pathways; strong CAPTE outcomes; integrated clinical experiences. Sacred Heart University


University of Hartford — DPT (West Hartford, CT)

Credits required: 105 credits (3-year, full-time). catalog.hartford.edu+1

Admissions requirements:

  • Biology (8 credits); Human Anatomy (4); Human Physiology (4); Chemistry (8); Physics (8); program also lists admissions timeline & process. University of Hartford

What’s distinctive: Option for combined BS in Exercise Science + DPT direct-entry pathway; robust faculty-student engagement. University of Hartford

Contact: dptgrad@hartford.edu ; phone 860-768-4371 (Graduate Studies contact & DPT email listed via APTA directory/contact page).


George Washington University — DPT (Washington, DC)

Credits required: 109 credits over 8 consecutive semesters. physicaltherapy.smhs.gwu.edu+1

Admissions requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree; A&P (two-course sequence or separate Anatomy & Physiology); Biology (6–8 credits); Chemistry (8, with labs); Physics (8, with labs); Writing/English (3); Statistics (3); Psychology (6). Program requires PTCAS + GW supplemental application by deadline. physicaltherapy.smhs.gwu.edu+1

What’s distinctive: Urban, research-intensive med center; standardized patient labs; new facilities near Foggy Bottom (Penn Ave). physicaltherapy.smhs.gwu.edu+1

Contact: gwptadmissions@gwu.edu (DPT Admissions) / ptprog@gwu.edu (program); additional grad admissions contact listed on site.


Howard University — DPT (Washington, DC)

Credits required: 94 credits (curriculum scheme shows “Grand Total 94” semester hours). Howard University Nursing

Admissions requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree; minimum overall GPA 3.0 and 3.0 science/math; GRE required (min 147 verbal, 147 quantitative, 3.5 analytical); time limits: Anatomy within 5 years; other prereqs within 10 years. Howard University Nursing

  • Prerequisite courses (credit ranges shown on HU worksheet): Biology I & II with labs, Chemistry I & II with labs, Physics I & II, Basic Human Anatomy or A&P I, General Physiology or A&P II, Intro to Psychology, Medical Terminology, Statistics. Howard University Nursing

What’s distinctive: Mission-driven focus on preparing clinicians to serve underserved communities; transparent outcomes reporting. Howard University Nursing

URLs: Department home (admissions details & contacts): https://cnahs.howard.edu/departments/physical-therapy ;

Contact: Department 202-806-7614 ; Chair: Rose Schmieg, PT, DHSc (emails listed on page).


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