物理治疗博士学位

Prerequisite GPA of 3.2 or better (includes only prerequisite coursework - as calculated by PTCAS), based on a 4.0 scale
Official transcript(s) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree and all credit from all colleges/universities (in English or with translation) must accompany an application in PTCAS.
GRE General test. Official scores submitted to PTCAS using code 7814.
Minimum of 50 hours observing a licensed physical therapist. Hours must be verified through PTCAS and completed prior to the application deadline. Diversified observation experience is highly encouraged.
Three letters of reference (no reference from family members will be accepted and one reference is required from a physical therapist)
Personal statement/essay (submitted directly in PTCAS)
Prerequisites:
Fall interviews: 9 of the 12 prerequisites must be completed at application submission with 10 of the 12 prerequisites completed by the end of the fall semester in which you are applying
Spring interviews: 10 of the 12 prerequisites completed by the end of the fall semester in which you are applying
Bachelor's and/or master's degree (or approved 3+3 curriculum as outlined below) and all prerequisite courses must be completed by June 1 prior to beginning the DPT program. No preference is given to any specific field of undergraduate study.
CLEP and pass/fail coursework may not be used in fulfillment of prerequisite courses that require a lab component
AP coursework may be used in fulfillment of prerequisite courses. A minimum score of 4/5 must be met. Official score report must be sent directly to USD using code 6881.
Personal interview with the USD Physical Therapy Department by invitation
Additional requirements exist for international students and applicants with degrees from other countries