Physical Therapy, DPT

Program Description

Enrollment is limited and early application is encouraged. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the professional program.  Applications for the graduate program can be obtained through the Rockhurst University's website.

• Transfer Pre-Admission Guarantee into the graduate program at time of transfer. Minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of transfer. Maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA each semester, a 3.5 science AND cumulative GPA at the end of the Fall semester prior to beginning the PT program.
• Post-baccalaureate students are considered for entry into the program on a competitive basis. Applications may be submitted in the Summer semester prior to the anticipated starting date.
• Students pursuing a PT transfer pre admission spot must contact the graduate admissions office at time of transfer.

Requirements for Admission: 

Applicants for the doctoral degree in Physical Therapy must show evidence of the following in order to be considered for admission:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in a discipline other than physical therapy 
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, all prerequisites 3.2 GPA, and science prerequisites 3.5 GPA is required. 
• Completion of at least three professional references 
• Completion of personal essay
• Completion of all materials in the online application for review.
• Participation in a personal interview 
• International student must submit the TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80, or iTEP score of 3.9 (Scores must be within the last two years), or proof of graduating from a college where English is the primary mode of instruction). 
• Completion of all designated prerequisite courses by the end of the Spring semester prior to beginning the professional curriculum as listed below:

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.