OpenFieldDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Three-year professional clinical doctorate emphasizing evidence-based manual therapy, human biomechanics, neuroscience rehabilitation, and 48 weeks of full-time clinical hospital internships.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with overall and science GPA 3.0+; prerequisite grades of C or better in anatomy, physiology, physics, and chemistry.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE test scores required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- PTCAS application, verified 100 observation hours under a licensed PT, and personal essay.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation including one from a practicing physical therapist.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- School of Health Sciences departmental scholarships and clinical research assistantships
- Application fee
- $50 application fee (via PTCAS)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $14,200 per semester
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Elon University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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