DPT Admission Requirements

You can apply through the . This application is for students who will have a bachelor's degree prior to entering the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Eligibility:

    • Evidence a bachelor's degree will be completed prior to entry into the program
    • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
    • A minimum combined prerequisite GPA of 3.0
    • No grade lower than a C for prerequisite courses
      • Grades of C- or lower do not fulfill the requirement
      • Advanced Placement (AP) credits with a transcript-documented grade of 4 or 5 may be used to fulfill prerequisite requirements
    • Evidence the below prerequisite courses will be completed prior to entering the program:
      • 2 biological science courses with lab (excluding botany and zoology)
      • 2 general chemistry courses with lab
      • 2 general physics courses with lab
      • 1 human anatomy course with lab
      • 1 human physiology course with lab
      • 1 psychology course
      • 1 statistics course

Application Procedures: 

  • Submit a completed Application in the System.
  • Through the PTCAS System, submit three recommendation forms: one from a person qualified to evaluate your academic performance (such as a former instructor) is required; one from a licensed physical therapist or physician is suggested.
  • Through the PTCAS System, document completion of 40 hours of PT patient care observation.
  • Submission of GRE scores through the PTCAS System is optional. The GRE code for Trine University is 1811.
  • Participate in a program interview.

Admission requirements for international students:

  • Original transcripts with Independent Transcript Evaluation:
  • Financial guarantee for cost of the entire program
  • Language proficiency or waiver (TOEFL IBT 90+ IELTS 7.0.)
  • After the criteria above are met, international applicants will follow the PTCAS application process described above.

Application Deadline:

We have a rolling admission cycle so applications are reviewed on an continual basis.

Pre-DPT Undergraduate program and DPT Direct Entry Admissions  - [ Learn more ]

Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ's pre-physical therapy professional track is designed for students preparing to apply to a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This track can be associated with any major.

Students who have achieved superior academic performance in high school should apply for the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ DPT Direct Entry program. This track is limited and highly selective.