Admissions: Requirements
The Entry–Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a full time three–year program that prepares students to enter the physical therapy profession. This comprehensive 110 credit graduate program prepares students for leadership roles within the profession through its vibrant and supportive educational environment that attracts and nurtures the very best faculty and students. The physical therapy program has a rich tradition of academic excellence in education‚ research‚ patient care and community service.
Admission Requirements
There are several routes of entry into the UMDNJ program. College
graduates with a bachelor’s degree may apply directly to UMDNJ.
High school seniors or transfer students may apply to one of the
articulated state or private colleges (Kean University‚ Ramapo
College‚ William Paterson University‚ Felician
College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State University, St. Peter's College, Yeshiva University).
All applicants are selected on the basis of the
following criteria:
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Satisfactory grade point average (A–B range)
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Satisfactory scores on all three sections (verbal‚ quantitative
and analytical) of the Graduate Record Examination. The
school code for UMDNJ is 0619
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Knowledge of the physical therapy profession through actual
work or volunteer experience.
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Three letters of recommendation
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Evidence of community service
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A personal interview may be required
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Evidence of successful completion of the following prerequisites
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Anatomy and Physiology
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8 credits
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Chemistry
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8 credits
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Calculus
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3 credits
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Psychology
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3 credits
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Physics
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8 credits
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Statistics
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3 credits
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Applicants are expected to have basic computer literacy‚ including file management‚ use of word
processing and spreadsheet programs‚ use of email and the Internet.
Application
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