Doctor of Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is committed to academic excellence and expression by fostering evidence-based practice, research, teaching, service and public engagement. We are committed to cultivating inquiry and professional leadership in our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to enhance the health and function of the people of California and the global community by generating new knowledge and preparing physical therapists for general practice who are experts in the human movement system. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at San Diego State University will be recognized as a regional and national leader in physical therapy education, research, and service to the profession and community. We will be a diverse and engaged community of faculty, students, clinicians, and alumni in whom the highest moral and ethical values prevail.

You will be asked to list the institutions you attended, dates of attendance, and any degrees earned. You will be asked to provide any test scores available or dates of any future tests. Graduate applicants with international coursework are required to submit transcripts (academic) and proof of degree (diploma/degree certificate) both in the original-language and an English translation, from all post-secondary schools attended, to Graduate Admissions. Transcripts/grade reports are required from all post-secondary schools attended. The student must have earned at least 30 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Review the graduate requirements by Country web page for country-specific information. Failure to submit the required country-specific documents listed will result in your application being canceled. Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency: TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.