Post-Professional Programs for Physical Therapists

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT)

• Applicants are required to submit official GRE scores. The general test is required for admission and must have been taken within five years of application.
• Applicants may apply for a waiver of the GRE by submitting the GRE waiver request form along with proper documentation. GRE waivers are approved by the program director and only if an applicant meets specific criteria. Please refer to the “Application Process” section of our website for additional instructions and information.
• Submission of the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Portfolio Application with the portfolio review fee is required of all applicants seeking credit for prior experience. Institute courses completed with a grade of B or better may be included in portfolio submission. If Institute courses are the only submission, the portfolio fee will be waived. This form is available in the “Application Process” section of our website.
• Applicants are required to submit proof of at least one year of clinical experience.
• Applicants must be currently licensed U.S. licensed physical therapists, and should submit a copy of all professional state licenses.
• A personal essay is not required for admission to this program.

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT)

• Program is open only to International Applicants.

• Applicants are required to submit official GRE scores. The general test is required for admission and must have been taken within five years of application.

• Applicants may apply for a waiver of the GRE by submitting the GRE waiver request form along with proper documentation. GRE waivers are approved by the program director and only if an applicant meets specific criteria. Please refer to the “Application Process” section of our website for additional instructions and information.

• Applicants are required to submit official TOEFL scores. Please refer to the “Basic Admission Requirements” section of the catalog for additional information.

• Applicants are required to submit documentation outlining professional work experience. List all physical therapy clinical positions held after completion of internship. Please use the following format:

  Company Name	Start Date
  Title	End Date

Certificate of Advanced Study in Physical Therapy (CAS)

• Program is open only to International Applicants.
• Applicants are required to submit official TOEFL scores. Please refer to the “Basic Admission Requirements” section of the catalog for additional information.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Applicants are required to submit documentation outlining professional work experience. List all physical therapy clinical positions held after completion of internship. Please use the following format:

  Company Name	Start Date
  Title	End Date