Doctor of Physical Therapy

The requirements for entry into the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program include the following: Completion of a baccalaureate degree with the following courses completed with a “C” or higher: 1. Chemistry – 1-year chemistry sequence for science majors (example:. 6-8 semester hours) with laboratory experience 2. Physics – 1-year physics sequence for science majors (example: 6-8 semester hours) with laboratory experience 3. Biology/Zoology – 6-8 semester hours with content that includes an introduction to cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics 4. Anatomy – 3-4 semester hours of vertebrate, mammalian, human, or comparative anatomy that includes a laboratory experience 5. Physiology – 3-4 semester hours of vertebrate, mammalian, or human physiology (A two-semester sequence of combined anatomy and physiology will meet the anatomy and physiology requirement) 6. Statistics – 3 semester hours of statistics OR Completion of a baccalaureate degree with a Health Science major from Bradley University with a “C” or higher in all required courses. The following courses are highly recommended: 1. Kinesiology, biomechanics, or additional courses in human anatomy 2. Exercise physiology, pathophysiology, or additional courses in physiology 3. Upper-division psychology and sociology courses 4. Medical Terminology. In addition, an applicant should have: 1. Minimum 3.0 grade point average in all required courses taken. 2. Minimum 3.0 grade point average for all courses taken. 3. Acceptable GRE verbal and quantitative.