The Department of Physical Therapy at Augusta University participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application System (PTCAS). To learn more about the centralized application process and apply online, please visit the PTCAS website at www.ptcas.org.
A new class of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) learners enters in August of each year and graduates after 33 months of continuous full-time study. Applications for the DPT class entering in August 2024 will be accepted beginning July 1, 2023.
Applications are considered for interview as soon as they are complete. To be considered for an interview, applications must include:
Enrollment is limited to 42 learners/class year. Once the incoming class has been fully enrolled, qualified candidates will be placed on an alternate list as they are ranked. Interviews generally are conducted in September, October and November and an additional interview may be conducted in January as needed. It is in the prospective learner's best interest to complete and submit all application materials as early as possible. Please plan for at least 15 days for us to receive GRE scores. Applications must contain all items above to be considered complete. Complete applications will continue to be accepted until the deadline of noon on December 15th, 2023.
Completed applications must include the University required nonrefundable supplemental fee of $25 that is sent directly to Augusta University Admissions Office. This is done though the email link you will receive from the University’s Admissions Office (not PT program) to set up your SLATE portal. Please note that the application is not complete until the non-refundable $25 supplemental fee is received. Your application will not be processed without this fee. If you have questions about setting up your portal or fee, please contact the Admissions Office at: 706-737-1632.
Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for information about the average overall GPA, last 40-hour GPA, prerequisite courses GPA, and GRE percentiles for the most recently admitted cohort of students.
Candidates for the DPT degree must hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than physical therapy prior to enrollment, preferably from a regionally accredited US institution. In addition, prospective students must have earned a grade of C or higher in all of the following prerequisite courses (see chart below). Please note that candidates may apply before completing all of the prerequisite courses but must have a reasonable chance of completing all the requirements by the time of enrollment in the DPT program.
The following minimum requirements must be met before an application will be considered. Applicants should understand that the selection process is competitive and that satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:
Prospective learners must have earned a grade of C or higher in all of the following prerequisite courses. Please note that candidates may apply before completing all of the prerequisite courses. All coursework must be completed by the end of spring semester before starting the program.
View Prerequisites
# |
COURSE SUBJECT |
COURSE LEVEL |
4-YR* |
LAB** |
SEM HRS |
ACCEPTABLE COURSES |
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
1 |
Anatomy |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
A&P: COMBINED courses |
The anatomy and physiology requirement may be met by a one-semester course in human anatomy and one-semester course in human physiology. A two-semester sequence of combined human anatomy and physiology courses is also acceptable. |
2 |
Physiology |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
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3 |
Biology / Biological Science |
Introductory |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
Biology: Cell |
Class and lab must be a minimum of 4 combined credit hours |
4 |
Chemistry I |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
Chemistry: General Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic |
|
5 |
Chemistry II |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
||
6 |
Physics I |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
Courses must include mechanics, electricity, heat, sound, and light. |
|
7 |
Physics II |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
||
8 |
Statistics |
General or College |
NO |
NO |
3 |
Math: Statistics |
Departmental research courses covering statistics fundamentals will be accepted (e.g. Research in Exercise and Sport Science or Statistical Principles of Psychological Research) |
9 |
Psychology |
General or College |
NO |
NO |
6 |
Two courses are required in Psychology. General Psychology is required and the second course must be an upper division course with the preferred course being Developmental Psychology. |
|
10 |
Medical Terminology |
Introductory |
NO |
NO |
1 |
Proof of completion required before 1st day of class |
** REQ=required lab; NO=lab not required. AP credits accepted for pre-requisite courses
In addition to specific academic requirements, candidates for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program must have aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following five areas in order to meet the full requirements of the program’s curriculum:
The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy acknowledges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and PL 103-336, The Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider for admission, promotion and graduation candidates who demonstrate the ability to perform the essential skills listed in the department’s technical standards document. These standards are admission guidelines and are subject to continuing revision and improvement.
You can learn more about the DPT program at Augusta University by visiting our department website: http://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pt/index.php.
Please don't hesitate to contact us at ptadmissions@augusta.edu if you have additional questions.