Northeastern University Physical Therapy graduates are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research, and community service. As one of the longest accredited Physical Therapy Programs in the United States, and the only program with Cooperative Education, our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills, and experience in the field of physical therapy.

Admission Requirements
The PB-DPT program is intended for individuals who have earned a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any field of study and who have fulfilled the appropriate core prerequisite requirements. Prospective students need the following to be considered for admissions to the PB-DPT program:

Prerequisites:

• A conferred baccalaureate (BA or BS) degree in any major field of study
• GPA = 3.0 or greater (both overall & prerequisite sciences)
• 3 letters of recommendation
• A personal goal statement
• Satisfactory completion - within 10 years - of the following prerequisites courses :
• 2- semesters of Anatomy & Physiology w/ labs
• 2-semesters of Physics w/ labs
• 2-semesters of Chemistry w/labs
• 1-semester of Statistics
• 1-semester of Exercise Physiology
• 2-semesters of Psychology
  1. 1-semester general
  2. 1-semester developmental psychology*

*NOTE: The intent of the Developmental Psychology course is to afford the student with knowledge and understanding of the typical psychological development across the entire life span.

Neither Abnormal Psychology nor Child Psychology may be substituted for the required lifespan developmental psychology course.

GRE Scores:
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not a required component of the application process. However, test scores within the last 5 years of the current application will be reviewed if submitted as an adjunct to the prospective student’s application.

In Progress Courses:
Applicants may have prerequisite course work in progress during the application process; however, all prerequisite requirements must be satisfactorily completed by December 31st to be fully accepted into the program and permitted to matriculate at the start of the PB-DPT curriculum in January.

Interviews:
Interviewing of prospective applicants is not a component of the application process for this program; however, applicants are invited and welcomed to attend any of the several Bouvé College Open House or Graduate Information sessions throughout the academic year. Either the PB-DPT program director or other designated faculty member will attend these sessions. Updated information related to dates, time and location of these sessions is available at: http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/grad/openhouse.html

Application Completion & Deadlines
Our program uses a web based application process through “ApplyYourself” available at: https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=neu-grad

Prospective students must submit their fully completed application by the 1st Friday in January following New Year’s Day [January 1st] to be considered for admission into the Spring semester of the subsequent year.