Physical Therapy Program

Physical Therapy | Graduate

The Physical Therapy program offers an accredited program leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Students in this program are exposed to cutting edge research and practice in both the classroom and the clinic.

• Degree Classification: Graduate
• Related Degrees: DPT
• Program Frequency: Full-Time
• Format: In Person

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for admission:

• Applicants must have received a baccalaureate degree in any field, from an accredited institution prior to start of classes in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
• GRE is required. A minimum score of 147 verbal, 147 quantitative, and 3.5 analytical is required.
• Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA in the required math and sciences courses. No requried courses with a grade below "C" are accepted.
• Anatomy must be completed within five years. The remaining prerequisite courses must have been completed within ten years of application.
• Complete the PTCAS application and all other admissions requirements by the deadline (March 15).
• All applications must be submitted through PTCAS; paper applications WILL NOT be accepted.
• The Admissions Committee may invite candidates who meet the admission requirements for an interview.

Please contact the Program Chair, Dr. Rose Schmieg at Rose.schmieg@Howard.edu or the chair of the DPT admissions committee, Dr. Sabrina Altema at Sabrina.altema@howard.edu for questions regarding the program and/or admission process.