Physical Therapy : School of Health Sciences : Simmons College

Applications and Catalogs

DPT Application Materials

Post-bachelor's students applying to the Professional DPT program(campus-based) must apply via PTCAS (Physical Therapy Common Application System). The Simmons application deadline is December 1 for consideration of admission for the class entering the following June. In addition to submitting an application to PTCAS, Simmons requires a Supplemental Application. An introductory letter and the application are located below. Please review and print these for your use. For general information about the PTCAS system visit http://www.ptcas.org/.

The Educational Testing Service(ES) has established a new TOEFL code 5312 for the American Physical Therapy Association. Applicants should arrange for ETS to send their official TOEFL score using this new code,which is used by PTCAS applicants only. For details about instructions fo TOEFL for PTCAS, visit www.ptcas.org/Tests.html

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D.P.T. Introductory Letter

D.P.T. Supplemental Application 2009-2010

DPT Bridge(Transitional-for licensed PTs) Application Materials

The DPT Bridge application will be available in August.

Standard Application
A Standard Application is for students who do not wish to request to waive any of the required courses in the Bridge program.

Advanced Standing Application
The Advanced Standing Application is for students who wish to request a waiver for one or more of the required courses in the D.P.T. Bridge program.

D.P.T. Bridge Applcation 2009

D.P.T. Bridge Courses 2008-2009

DPT Catalogs

Professional D.P.T. Catalog 2008-2009 - Valid for 2008-2009 academic year only

Archived Catalogs

Professional D.P.T. Catalog 2007-2008 (140KB PDF) — Valid for 2007-2008 academic year only

Professional D.P.T. Catalog 2006-2007 (140KB PDF) — Valid for 2006-2007 academic year only

Professional D.P.T. Catalog 2005-2006 (156k PDF) — Valid for 2005-2006 academic year only.

Professional D.P.T. Catalog 2004-2005 (116KB PDF) — Valid for 2004-2005 academic year only

D.P.T. Bridge Courses 2007-2008

D.P.T. Bridge Courses 2006-2007

P.T. Frequently Asked Questions

If you have further questions about the Professional D.P.T. Program, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. For questions about the D.P.T. Bridge Program, please see the D.P.T. Bridge FAQ.

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