University of Findlay's Traditional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is designed to allow bachelor's degree holders to earn a doctorate in three years. Students in the program spend two and a half years in the classroom and six months in full-time clinical rotations.
Application Process:
- Apply online to the DPT Traditional Program using the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
- PTCAS applications cycle
- Application Opens: June 15
- Priority deadline: October 1
- Final deadline: February 1
All PTCAS materials should be submitted six weeks prior to the application deadline.
There is a $60 supplemental fee to apply, which can be submitted through our online form
Applicants who apply by the October 1st deadline will be given priority status in our admissions process as compared to applicants who apply later. The University of Findlay DPT program encourages students to apply by the priority admissions deadline, October 1st.
Students must also update their transcripts in PTCAS with final fall semester grades once posted by the institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.2.
Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of 300-400 level courses in one content area and complete a total of 93.5 credit hours prior to matriculation into the DPT program.
- Must complete 40 hours of observation in two different types of clinical settings in physical therapy by the time of application to the DPT program.
- One setting must be in an Inpatient setting (hospital, inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility
- The second setting is the student's setting of choice.
- A minimum of 20 hours is required at each clinical site.
- Complete the Physical Therapy Central Application Service (PTCAS)
- Letters of recommendation (2)
- College instructor & PT with whom you observed
- Essay
- Service and community involvement
- Official transcripts
Prerequisite Course Requirements:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab
- General Chemistry I w/ Lab
- General Chemistry II w/ Lab
- Exercise Physiology
- Elementary Statistics
- General Physics I w/ Lab
- General Physics II w/ Lab
- General Psychology
Technical Standards and Essential Functions
The technical standards and essential functions are prerequisites for the successful completion of the DPT program at the University of Findlay. Guidelines for reasonable accommodation are also discussed. Please review this document carefully to determine whether you possess the abilities and skills reflected in the posted document.
Students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from American universities must meet the previously listed admissions conditions, plus:
Have a verified TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) minimum total score of 89 with 26 or better in speaking and 24 or better in writing or a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic score with a minimum overall band score of 7.0. Students not supplying an IELTS score are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English. Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.