Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tennessee State University (TSU) is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university located in the heart of the energetic and creative city of Nashville, Tennessee. TSU's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is an on campus, 3-year lock step program that begins in the summer semester and completes after nine semesters (graduation occurs in May). We are glad you've stopped by our website and hope you will connect with us to learn more.

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have: A baccalaureate degree. Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended. Transcripts are to be submitted to PTCAS, not the University. Posting of the baccalaureate degree must appear on your final undergraduate transcript. Completed application to the Graduate School and payment of application fee. A minimal prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required. We do not consider overall GPA in our admissions decisions. Successful completion (C or better) of the following pre-requisite courses. Two (2) Biology courses with corresponding labs Two (2) Chemistry courses with corresponding labs Two (2) Physics courses with corresponding labs OR One (1) Physics course and a Movement Science course (i.e. Biomechanics, Kinesiology). Non-calculus Physics recommended. Anatomy/Physiology - an anatomy course WITH dissection is preferred. One course in anatomy with Lab AND One course in physiology with Lab or A two-course sequence in Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab Physiology (may be a general physiology or an exercise physiology course) Math-at least a level of math required to take Physics I Statistics/ Elementary Statistics Psychology: One course in psychology - must be offered through Psychology Department/have a PSYCH prefix in course title. IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95