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Physical Therapy, DPT: Admission Requirements

Application Fee:

PTCAS charges $170 for the first program you apply to and $70 for each additional program. For an up-to-date list of fees, please visit PTCAS.
Online Application Form: The Physical Therapy department at The University of Scranton participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, known as PTCAS. To access and learn more about the PTCAS application process, please visit the PTCAS website.
Degree and Minimum GPA:
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or the equivalent from an international college or university 
  • An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.20 or higher, and a science GPA of 3.20 or higher (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) as calculated by the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
  • The following prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better: 
    • Biology with labs – 2 courses, 8 credits minimum
    • General Chemistry with labs – 2 courses, 8 credits minimum
    • General Physics with Labs – 2 courses, 8 credits minimum
    • Anatomy and/or Physiology – 1 course, 3 credits minimum
    • General Psychology – 1 course, 3 credits minimum
    • Advanced Psychology (Childhood, Adolescence, Aging or Abnormal Psychology) – 1 course, 3 credits minimum
    • Statistics – 1 course, 3 credits minimum 
Transcripts Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
Additional Requirements:
  • Documentation and verification of 30 hours of physical therapy patient contact experience by the time the application to the DPT program is submitted
  • Two professional letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your ability to perform graduate work
  • Personal Statement

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International Students

International students must also meet the following requirements:
English Proficiency:

Students from non-English-speaking countries must take the TOEFL, IELTS or STEP to verify English proficiency
Transcript Evaluation (optional): Official transcripts translated to English OR a transcript evaluation completed from World Education Service or Educational Credential Evaluators.

International students are not eligible for federal financial aid. To learn more about application requirements for international students, please email call us at 570.941.4416.

Transfer Credit

Scranton's DPT program does not accept transfer of credits. 

When to Apply

New students may start coursework in the summer term only. The deadline for applicants with a guaranteed seat is September 15, and the deadline for external applicants is November 15. Apply now or call us at 570.941.4416.