OpenFieldDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Post-baccalaureate clinical doctorate accredited by CAPTE, focusing on neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary exercise physiology, clinical anatomy dissection, and 36 weeks of full-time clinical internships.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree with minimum 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite science GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE required (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing)
- Thesis / Research statement
- PTCAS personal essay and 50+ hours of verified physical therapy clinical observation
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation (including one licensed physical therapist)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS loans; departmental clinical fellowships
- Application fee
- $50 PTCAS application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $15,500 per semester (8 semesters total)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Florida Southern College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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