{"id":1486,"date":"2025-02-25T22:30:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T22:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/dpt\/?page_id=1486"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:48:15","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/dpt\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for Admission<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-a5611b2f-9814-42d2-9023-4bd47669dd5c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/dpt\/faculty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The DPT program will begin in May of 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton participates in a centralized application processing service called <a href=\"https:\/\/ptcas.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).<\/a> To initiate the application process, applicants must apply directly to PTCAS.&nbsp;&nbsp;An applicant\u2019s PTCAS application, supplemental application, official transcripts, and all supporting documents must be submitted and verified by the application deadline.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applications must be submitted through PTCAS including <strong>official transcripts<\/strong>&nbsp;from each college\/university attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PTCAS application opens: mid-June each year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priority Deadline: October 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Deadline: April 1, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-fef0e6bf-e49b-40ed-95c3-ca897beac44e\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-12-12 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-40 vgutter-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-10e868d0-6cb3-4232-bff8-0d40218976cf\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-543d19a3-bac1-4b94-abb2-477d9b46d39d\" href=\"https:\/\/ptcas.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-b1b52738-ac5c-4bb2-bc13-14a14cca8dea\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must have 90 credit hours toward a degree completed through a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants not meeting this requirement will not be considered for an interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students who matriculate into Tarleton\u2019s DPT program must have completed a bachelor&#8217;s degree prior to the start of classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GPA<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must meet requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies including a minimum GPA of 2.5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong> These basic requirements must be taken for credit and passed at a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All <strong>science coursework<\/strong> must be intended for science majors. Applicants must achieve a&nbsp;<strong>minimum grade of \u201cC\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;in each of these specifically required courses.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biology with Laboratory (7-8 semester hours)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry with Laboratory (8 semester hours)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory (8 semester hours)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics with Laboratory (8 semester hours)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology (3 semester hours)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistics or Math (3 semester hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Licensed&nbsp;<strong>Physical Therapist Assistants&nbsp;<\/strong>(PTAs) who have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree meet the&nbsp;<strong>prerequisite course requirements<\/strong>. They do not need to additionally take the above listed prerequisite courses. This&nbsp;<strong>ONLY applies to licensed PTAs who also hold a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>. This pathway reflects the program\u2019s recognition of the depth and value of PTA education and clinical practice. Licensed&nbsp;PTAs who meet all other admissions criteria are strongly encouraged to apply and expand their impact on patient care through advanced doctoral training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GRE<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates have the option to provide their GRE results for additional consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Statement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PTCAS essay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tarleton essay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letters of recommendation (2)<\/strong>&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is preferred that <strong>one<\/strong> letter of recommendation be <strong>from a physical therapist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The other may be from a faculty member, current employer, or other person with knowledge of the applicant\u2019s character and abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Observation hours<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While applicants are <em>highly encouraged<\/em> to participate in observation hours in a variety of settings supervised by a licensed physical therapist, our program does not require a certain number of hours for application.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immunizations, background checks, and drug screenings&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State law requires all students entering an institution of higher education (public and private) to either receive a vaccination against&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/bacterial-meningitis\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/bacterial-meningitis\/\">bacterial meningitis<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or meet certain criteria for declining such a vaccination before the first day of the semester. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DPT matriculating applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccinations and\/or serologic proof of immunity (titer) for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">Hepatitis B<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">Tuberculosis (TB)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">Varicella<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bacterial meningitis (students under age 22 only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">COVID-19 vaccination and influenza are strongly recommended to facilitate clinical placement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other immunizations may be required prior to matriculation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative titer results may&nbsp;require further immunization or testing prior to matriculation into the DPT program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DPT matriculating applicants must complete background checks and drug screenings through our onboarding system after acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding the admissions process contact <a href=\"mailto:DPTAdmissions@tarleton.edu\">DPTAdmissions@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lwcw\" data-options=\"id=159&format=html\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"lw_lwcw\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.tarleton.edu\/livewhale\/theme\/core\/scripts\/lwcw.js\"><\/script>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-a5611b2f-9814-42d2-9023-4bd47669dd5c{font-size:18px;color:#fff !important;background-color:#4f2d7f !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-a5611b2f-9814-42d2-9023-4bd47669dd5c:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s 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