Physical Therapy Doctorate (DPT)
- Contact Information
- School of Health Professions
- 106 Lewis Hall
- 573-882-7103
- 573-884-8369 (fax)
- mushppt@missouri.edu
- Physical Therapy Web Site
About the Program
Starting in 2007, students who enter the MU Physical Therapy program will complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program.
Degrees
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Admission Contact Information
Beverly Denbigh
106 Lewis Hall
573-882-7103
573-884-8369 (fax)
mushppt@missouri.edu
http://shp.missouri.edu/pt/
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: N/A
Summer deadline: January 10
- Minimum TOEFL score: 600/100 (paper/internet) *additional criteria for specific subscales
- Minimum GRE score: Preferred V+Q=1000
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
Required Application Materials
to the Graduate School:
- All required Graduate School documents
Required Application Materials to the Program
- Departmental application
- 2 letters of recommendation (included in the application packet)
- Curriculum Vitae (resume) as specified by the application guidelines
- Official Transcripts (year of application, fall grades must be recorded
on transcript)
- GRE score report
Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree
Note: The DPT program accepts students to begin the professional program only for summer terms, which begin in June. Admission to the DPT program is available through Regular Admission (applicants will have a bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the professional program) or through an Early Admission option that allows students to enter the professional program with 90 credit hours.
All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the core required courses and as a cumulative GPA in the last 60 credit hours.
On-campus interviews are required for admission to the professional program.
Students who enter without a bachelor’s degree must have satisfied the MU general education and graduation requirements and taken two Writing Intensive courses at MU. These applications must possess a 3.5 GPA
Applications are notified of the selection committee's decision by March.
All students are strongly encouraged to contact the Department Office for advisement and planning well in advance of application.
Admission to the program is selective.