Explore Physical Therapy
Post-baccalaureate degree: DPT
Physical therapists (PTs) are evidence-based healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
They offer cost-effective treatment that improves mobility and relieves pain, reduces the need for surgery and prescription drugs, and allows patients to participate in a recovery plan designed for their specific needs. In addition, physical therapist work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
See also: Academic and Career Information for Physical Therapy (PDF)
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Minimum Prerequisites for Admission
The following prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation in an physical therapy program:
- baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- each program has its own prerequisites: check specific school for prerequisites details. Some schools will not accept AP credit for prerequisites.
- general course prerequisites:
- general biology with lab, one year
- general chemistry with lab, one year
- general physics with lab, one year
- English, one year
- statistics, one course
- behavioral science, one year
- human anatomy and physiology with lab
Test Needed
Most programs require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for admission.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) -
