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The Doctorate of Physical Therapy program seeks women and men with diverse experience and interests. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution or an overseas post-secondary institution recognized by the country's Ministry of Education may apply for the professional D.P.T. program. No specific undergraduate academic degree is required to apply to the professional  program, but applicants must have completed certain prerequisites within the previous ten years. Please see the prerequisite list located elsewhere in the D.P.T. section of this web site. Only two prerequisite courses can be outstanding at the time of application. Physical therapists who hold a certificate, bachelor's degree, or master's degree may apply to the D.P.T. Bridge Program to obtain a post-profession doctorate degree. Applicants must have completed a statistics course within the previous five years before applying to the D.P.T. Bridge program.

NOTE: Information on this and other pages of the SHS web site are subject to change without notice. Be certain to re-visit this section before applying to determine if any changes have occurred since your last viewing.

Applying

Applicants are responsible for submitting complete application packets by the application deadlines. D.P.T. and D.P.T. Bridge applicants must submit the appropriate downloadable application. Applicants must submit all materials in one envelope, except standardized test scores,when required : GRE and TOEFL score reports  must be sent directly to the Office of Admission for the School of Health Sciences by the Educational Testing Service(ETS). The SHS code is 3761. Recommendations must be submitted in signed/sealed envelopes and official academic transcripts must also be received in signed/sealed envelopes from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended whether or not a degree was earned and regardless of when courses were taken,of if they are not specific to the program for which you are applying,or appear on another transcript as study abroad or transfer credit.When you receive the recommendations and transcripts,do not open the sealed envelopes,rather, include them in your admission packet. Photocopies of transcripts or copies of transcripts stamped "Issued to Student," and copies of student score reports are not considered official. Applicants who have studied abroad must submit academic documents in the native language, as well as an official English translation,by someone other than the applicant or a family member. All documents submitted become the property of Simmons College and cannot be returned.

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Professional D.P.T.

Selection for the Professional D.P.T. program by a faculty Admission Committee is competitive.

Please submit the following materials in one envelope to the Office of Admission for the School of Health Sciences:

  • a completed D.P.T. application, including personal statement, resume, check-list, and Certificate of Finances (for non-U.S. citizens only).
  • a non-refundable $100 application fee, made payable to Simmons College.
  • three professional or academic recommendations in sealed, signed envelopes.
  • documentation of 30 hours of paid ,volunteer or observational experience, in a physical therapy setting. This must be documented on institutional stationery, signed by a direct supervisor, and include a description of the tasks completed or observed. Timesheets are not acceptable.
  • official academic transcripts,in signed/sealed envelopes, for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, even if a degree or certificate was not earned. When these transcripts are sent to you, do not open the sealed envelope(s) as this will render the transcript(s) unofficial. If a degree was conferred, the date must be indicated on the transcript. Applicants who are completing an undergraduate degree at the time of application or are completing prerequisite courses must submit September-to-December term grades.

The following items should be sent separately and directly to the Office of Admission for the School of Health Sciences:

  • official GRE test scores from within the past five years (SHS code is 3761);
  • official TOEFL scores from within the past two years, if English is not your first language. This requirement is based on native langauge,not citizenship. A minimum score of 570(paper based),230(computer based) or 88(internet based) is required. (SHS code is 3761)

D.P.T. Bridge Program

D.P.T. Bridge applicants may apply for standard admission or advanced standing admission. Advanced standing admission is for students who wish to waive one or more of the required courses in the D.P.T. Bridge program.

Please submit the following materials in one envelope to the Office of Admission for the School of Health Sciences:

  • a completed D.P.T. Bridge application, including letter of intent, resume, current detailed job description, and Certificate of Finances (for non-U.S. citizens only); a notarized copy of applicant's U.S. physical therapist license; a completed waiver request form for advanced standing applicants.
  • two recommendations from health care professionals in sealed, signed envelopes.These must be from different organizations and only one recommendation can be from another D.P.T. Bridge applicant or current or past D.P.T. Bridge student .
  • letter of employment verification, confirming work as a P.T. or faculty member within the past three years;
  • a non-refundable application fee made payable to Simmons College ($100 for standard admission; $300 for advanced standing admission).
  • official academic transcripts in signed/sealed envelopes,from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, even if a degree or certificate was not earned. When receiving the transcript(s), do not open the sealed envelope as this will render the transctipt(s) as unofficial. If a degree was conferred, the date must be indicated on the transcript. Student photo copies of transcripts or copies stamped "Issued to Student," are not acceptable.

Please request that the appropriate agency send the following information directly to the SHS Office of Admission:

  • Official TOEFL scores from the Educational Testing Service  from within the past two years if English is not your first language.
    The SHS code is 3761.

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