Doctor of Physical Therapy

The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, led by Program Director Dr. Marilyn Moffat, prepares students of all backgrounds for careers in physical therapy through a comprehensive course of study combined with supervised clinical practice.This innovative, entry-level degree encompasses the study of normal and abnormal structure and function and the theory and practice of physical therapy.Examine and provide interventions for patients/clients across the life span facing impairments, functional limitations, injuries, and/or disabilities.Ensure availability, accessibility, and excellence in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients/clients across the life span.Assist in the development of and advocacy for health policy standards tied to physical therapy practice.

In order to be considered for admission to this program, you must have the following:

A bachelor's degree in a field other than physical therapy, with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.00
A minimum of one day (eight hours) of observation in each of three different physical therapy locations, including at least one inpatient setting, with documentation from each facility
A minimum GPA of 3.00 in the following prerequisite natural science courses. All courses must be four credits (semester hours) and taught in science departments, and all, except physiology, must have a laboratory component. All prerequisite science courses must be completed within ten years of submitting your application. Grades must be available for a minimum of five of the science prerequisite courses listed below before the December 1 application deadline.
Biology I (General, Cell, Zoology)
Biology II (General, Cell, Zoology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology)
Chemistry I (General or Inorganic)
Chemistry II (General, Organic, Inorganic, or Biochemistry)
Physics I (General - Trigonometry or Calculus-based)
Physics II (General - Trigonometry or Calculus-based)
Physiology (Cell, Mammalian, or Human) or eight credits (semester hours) of Anatomy / Physiology I and II
Completion of the following additional prerequisite courses:
A three-credit (semester hours) course in psychology
Two other three-credit (semester hours) social science/behavioral science courses
One three-credit (semester hours) course in statistics
One course (credit or noncredit) in physical activity/movement/dance/sports, or collegiate-level participation in physical activity/movement/dance/sports, or intramural/club team participation in physical activity/movement/dance/sports, or intermediate level of participation in fitness/wellness (e.g. Pilates, Tai Chi, yoga, etc.) activities. Noncredit physical activity/movement/dance/sports experience should be logged in the extracurricular activities section in PTCAS (the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service).

You must have the equivalent of a regionally accredited four-year US bachelor's degree before beginning your studies at NYU Steinhardt to be considered for admission.
Transcripts
Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.
R'sum/CV
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
GRE Optional
Writing Sample

TOEFL IBT - 100
IELTS - 7.0