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Admission Requirements for Physical Therapy DPT On-Campus

We are facing an unprecedented and challenging time in academia. Arcadia University offers a student-centered approach in its pass/fail grading policy. The Physical Therapist Program recognizes that many undergraduate institutions from across the country have this policy as well. Please note that a passing grade for any prerequisite course taken during Spring 2020 semester only will meet guidelines for admissions criteria. This will include guidelines for our assured admission pathways. Please contact us with any questions at ptadmission@arcadia.edu.

Applying for Admission

To apply to the on-campus pathway, applicants must use the PTCAS Online Application.

For the hybrid pathway, applicants must go to Arcadia DPT Online to apply. 

Application Requirements for Doctor of Physical Therapy Admission

Program-specific Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements of the University, the following program-specific requirements must be met:

  1. To apply to the on-campus pathway, a  Doctor of Physical Therapy application, including personal statements, should be completed online at www.ptcas.org.  To apply to the hybrid pathway, go to Arcadia Online DPT.
  2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is expected for all undergraduate- and graduate-level study.
  3. Include one official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended in your PTCAS application. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, an official transcript from the original school must be submitted. Transcripts must be sent from the issuing school in a sealed envelope and contain the appropriate signatures and seals to be considered official. Do not send transcripts directly to Arcadia.
  4. The following minimum prerequisite courses with grades of “C” or better and a cumulative GPA in these course areas of no less than “B” (3.0) is expected. When calculating the prerequisite GPA, Arcadia includes all courses in the prerequisite areas. A grade of “C–” is not acceptable for the prerequisite courses. Courses used toward the prerequisite biological and physical science requirements should be taken through the appropriate science departments (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics). All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the Physical Therapy program. Three of the prerequisite courses, including Physiology and Statistics, must have been taken within 10 years prior to application.
    1. Biological Sciences—four courses (a minimum of 12 semester credits) from a biology department, which must include the following:
      1. Either one lab/lecture course in Human or Mammalian Physiology and one lab/lecture course in Anatomy OR a two-semester lab/lecture course sequence of Anatomy and Physiology
      2. One upper-level course (300- to 400- level) of at least 3 credits with a biology focus. This course should preferably be taken through a biology department, but can be taken through another department, such as exercise science or kinesiology as long as the course content is primarily biology-based. Examples of courses that would fulfill this requirement are Neuroscience, Principles of Motor Control, Biology of Aging, Histology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology and Pathophysiology.
    2. Physical Sciences—four lab/lecture courses directed toward science majors to include the following:
      1. Chemistry I and II or higher (e.g., Biochemistry, Organic)
      2. General Physics I and II.
    3. Behavioral Sciences—two courses: one course in Psychology and one course from the following: Anthropology, Sociology, or Psychology.
    4. Statistics—one course.
  5. Two letters of recommendation, one from a currently practicing licensed physical therapist and one from a college professor who is able to judge the applicant’s academic qualification and readiness for rigorous work at the graduate level. This professor should have taught one of the academic courses for the applicant’s major.
  6. Test scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), taken within the last five years. Applicants are expected to meet the minimum required scores in all areas of the GRE: (1) Individual Verbal ≥ 151, (2)Quantitative ≥ 150,  and (3) Analytical Writing ≥ 4. NOTE: the GRE code for the residential pathway is 7637; the GRE code for the hybrid pathway is 4722. 
  7. International Applicants: Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS are required for all students for whom English is a second language, except for non-native speakers of English who hold degrees or diplomas from post-secondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand). A course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts by an independent evaluation service based in the United States also is required. NOTE: International students applying to the Physical Therapy program must send scores to the PTCAS code 5312.
  8. Knowledge of the profession through documented work or volunteer experiences in at least one inpatient and one outpatient setting as defined by PTCAS. These observations must be completed by November 1 of the year of application to the program. Increasingly, clinical facilities are requiring that participating students undergo various criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, and/or drug screens. Therefore, students should be prepared to participate in these screenings for this observation experience.
  9. Candidates must receive an acceptable departmental review of the full application.
Application Deadline

All students seeking admission to the D.P.T. program must apply through the centralized application system Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete all components of their application by the October priority deadline, however, we will continue to accept applications until January 15th. Applications are not reviewed until all materials are received by Arcadia. (This includes the PTCAS application, the required recommendations, and GRE scores.)

Assured Admission Students

Arcadia Undergraduates, James Madison University, Messiah University and West Chester University students intending to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program via the assured admissions process (see each school for more details regarding eligibility requirements) must electronically submit their completed application to PTCAS by the October priority deadline in order to ensure delivery of their verified applications to Arcadia by December 15. A complete application for Arcadia includes official GRE scores, PTCAS application, and two recommendations. GRE scores and recommendations will be forwarded along with your application by PTCAS. Applications received after this date will be included for review with the general pool of candidates.

Deposit and Registration

If an offer of admission is accepted, a deposit must accompany the acceptance reply. This deposit is applied to the first semester’s tuition, and the deposit is non-refundable if the student fails to enter the program on the date for which they are accepted.

Health and Medical History

Following official acceptance into the program, each student must supply information about his or her health and medical history and is required to submit the results of a physical examination. Institutions participating in clinical internships require a certificate of good health before permitting students to work with patients. All students are required to have some form of medical insurance throughout the entire curriculum and must provide proof. If needed, medical insurance can be purchased through the University. Information and applications are available in the Office of Student Health Services.

Background Check

Prior to beginning the program, students are required to complete specific background checks and a drug screen as directed by the department. Increasingly individual clinical sites require additional background clearances prior to participating in a clinical experience. These may include but are not limited to additional child abuse clearances, FBI background checks, fingerprinting, OIG/GSA checks, sex offender website checks, and drug screens. Failure to pass a criminal background check or other required screening may affect the student's ability to fulfill the requirements for graduation and/or be licensed as a physical therapist.

Registration will be considered complete when the University is satisfied that the student is physically able to undertake the year’s work and results from all requirements/screens are acceptable.

Deferring Admission

Students who have secured a seat in the program and want to defer their admission for one year must submit their request to do so in writing to the Director of Physical Therapy Admissions. Deferrals will be considered on an individual basis.

Once a deferral is granted, a student must submit the required deposit to reserve a seat in the class. This deposit will be credited toward tuition. A student who is granted a deferral must understand that he or she will be subject to the prevailing tuition at the time of matriculation to the program.

Licensure

The Arcadia DPT program leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The designed outcome is to ensure that upon graduation, you will have met all coursework and clinical requirements as outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This program is designed to lead to exam eligibility for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and not an individual license. In most states the above will fulfill requirements for licensure, though state specific requirements may vary.

The links below provides a state by state breakdown of comparable licenses, including a determination of eligibility for licensure. This information provided is designed as a baseline determination of whether the program meets individual state specific requirements. Licensure requirements, the type of license to apply for, and appropriate pathway to pursue are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.

  • Licensure for States A-D
  • Licensure for States E-K
  • Licensure for States L-M
  • Licensure for States N-Q
  • Licensure for States R-T
  • Licensure for States U-Z

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the on-campus cohort starting in 2021 will be $19,015 per semester for 6 semesters. Visit Arcadia’s Graduate Tuition Fees page for more information.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships and graduate assistantships based on their academic records upon applying for admission to the program.

TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID FOR ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM
TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID FOR ONLINE DPT

Essential Functions for Participation

The Physical Therapy Department has developed a set of Essential Functions in order to achieve the goals set forth in the Physical Therapy program’s mission statement: the preparation of physical therapists to excel in evidence-based practice and become effective, compassionate practitioners. All students must have the physical and mental capacity, with or without reasonable accommodations, to independently meet all of these criteria, which apply in the classroom, lab, community, and clinical settings as part of the physical therapy program. View criteria.

Enrolled Student Profile

DPT Class — Enrolled Fall 2021

  • Total number residential students enrolled:  66
  • Total number hybrid students enrolled: 51
  • Average Overall GPA:  3.52 (range 3.0-4.0)
  • Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.4 (range: 3.0-4.0)
  • Average GRE (new): 155 Verbal, 155 Quantitative, 4.2 Analytical Writing

Articulation Agreements

The Physical Therapy Department has collaborated with the following institutions and created specific admissions criteria under which DPT applicants from these institutions are admitted.

  • James Madison University
  • Messiah University
  • West Chester University

Arcadia DPT Online

view Admission requirements

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