Direct Admit Physical Therapy Programs?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm thinking about pursuing a career in physical therapy. I've heard about direct admit programs that can save time and money. What are some great direct admit physical therapy programs I should look into? Thanks for any advice!

Hello! Direct admit physical therapy programs often combine undergraduate and graduate portions into a single 6-7 year program, which can indeed save you time and money. Some of these programs also guarantee admission to the graduate portion, as long as you maintain certain GPA and other requirements. Here's a list of notable direct admit physical therapy programs to consider:

1. Boston University: Their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program combines a 3-year undergraduate track and a 3-year professional DPT program. You can major in various fields, such as Health Science or Human Physiology.

2. University of the Pacific: This program offers a 6-year accelerated Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program where students complete their undergraduate program in three years and then progress to the graduate DPT program for another three years.

3. University of Evansville: This combined program offers several undergraduate degrees followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The undergraduate portion takes about 3-4 years, and the DPT program is an additional 2.5 years.

4. Quinnipiac University: Quinnipiac offers a 6.5-year direct-entry DPT program, which includes a 3.5-year undergraduate program in Health Science Studies or Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, followed by a 3-year DPT program.

5. Saint Louis University: Their direct-entry Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has an undergraduate pre-professional phase lasting 3-4 years and a 3-year professional DPT phase. You can choose from majors like Exercise Science, Athletic Training, or Nutrition.

Keep in mind, requirements for each program may vary, so be sure to research and compare your options. Additionally, make sure to look into each school's statistics, such as graduation rates, passing rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), and employment rates for program graduates. Good luck with your search!