OSU bachelors degree then attend a doctoral-level physical therapy school program.
Steps:
Earn a bachelor’s degree (of your choice) from OSU and complete all of your prerequisite courses* for an accredited Doctor
of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Apply to an accredited physical therapy professional school program. If accepted,
begin your DPT professional school program.
Following your DPT program you will be eligible to sit for national and state licensure and begin practicing as a PT.
Taking additional time can be to your advantage as a PT school applicant.
Steps:
Earn a bachelor’s degree (of your choice) from OSU and complete all of your prerequisite courses* for an accredited Doctor
of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
If you feel you need more holistic development (academic or non-academic) to be ready
to professionally apply, consider taking a “gap/enhancement year” to help you further
develop.
Unsure of what to do during a gap year? Explore resources from APTA or visit the Pre-Professional Academic Services Office to discuss your options.
When holistically ready, apply to an accredited PT program. If accepted, begin your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) professional
school program.
Following your DPT program you will be eligible to sit fornationalandstatelicensure and begin practicing as a PT.
*Youmay opt to complete OSU's certificate in pre-medical sciences, designed to assist in
your completion of prerequisite coursework. This a stand alone certificate, nota bachelor's degree or minor. Completion of the certificate, alone, will not automatically make a you more competitive for your particular program of choice.
