Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Sage Graduate School

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Admission through Sage Graduate School

Qualified men and women who possess a baccalaureate degree and who have fulfilled the prerequisites for the Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program apply directly through the Sage Graduate School. Students who have not completed all of the prerequisites may be admitted on a provisional basis before completing the prerequisites. With pre-approval, students may complete outstanding prerequisites at Sage or at another institution.

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to Sage Graduate School and the DPT Program, the successful applicant will demonstrate the following criteria:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 system)
3. Minimum science grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 system) in the required science courses.
4. Completion of all prerequisite courses for the professional DPT Program with a grade of "C" or better in each required course. Students may be provisionally accepted into the DPT contingent upon successful completion of outstanding prerequisite courses.
5. Completion of at least 40 hours of clinical observation with a licensed physical therapist.
6. Submission of Academic Standards Statement, Student Information Form, Clinical Observation Document, two letters of recommendation, a career goals essay, a resume, and transcripts from all college institutions attended with the application.

For more information on admission and financial aid, go to Sage Graduate School Office of Admission.

The pre-requisite courses for the DPT include: