Flex DPT Admissions Criteria:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. You can apply while you are still enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or while you are completing prerequisite coursework. You should submit a plan of study with your application that indicates all remaining courses will be completed prior to program enrollment.
• An official GRE score report sent directly to the University from ETS. The test must have been taken within the last five (5) years. A combined minimum GRE score of 294 (new version) or 1,000 (old version) for the verbal and quantitative sections is recommended. The University’s GRE Institutional Code Number is 5325. Candidates who have previously earned a Master’s degree are exempt from the GRE requirement.
• Required prerequisite coursework: For all prerequisite course work completed five (5) years prior to application, you may be required to demonstrate competency through completion of subsequent academic course work, appropriate standardized testing or life experiences. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
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Required Prerequisite Courses for the DPT Program
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Semester hours
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College Chemistry I and II
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6 credits
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General College Physics I and II
(Kinesiology or biomechanics can substitute for one semester of physics)
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6 credits
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General College Biology I and II
(Zoology can substitute for biology II)
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6 credits
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Anatomy and Physiology I and II
(human anatomy and human physiology can be substituted)
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6 credits |
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Social Sciences
(may include Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.)
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9 credits
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• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 calculated on program prerequisites is preferred; however, the grade trend of the applicant will be considered.
• Four (4) references from the following: two physical therapists, one faculty member or faculty advisor, one person of your choice. Reference checklists must be submitted to the University in sealed envelopes, and can be sent directly by the person submitting the reference.
• A minimum of 80 volunteer or observation experience hours (volunteer hours, work hours, observation hours, etc.) in physical therapy settings is required.
Application Due Dates:
| Admission Date |
Application Due Date* |
| Fall Term (September) |
December 15 |
| Spring Term (January) |
June 15 |
| Summer Term (May) |
October 1 |
*After these dates, applications will be processed on a space available basis.
Application Process:
• Submit your completed application and $50 processing fee by the applicant due date. We recommend you send your application via registered or certified mail.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities are required and must be submitted to the University directly from the issuing institution.
• Include any materials that may strengthen your application, explain weaknesses, or address other special considerations.
• Once your application has been received, it is reviewed by the Student Services Office staff. You will be notified via email about the status of your application. Please note that if any required documentation is missing, processing of your application may be delayed.
• Following the review, selected qualified applicants are invited to attend an on-campus, personal interview. During the interview visit, a short written essay and other tests may be administered.
Tuition**
Academic Year
(September through August) |
San Marcos MOT
Program Tuition ** |
St. Augustine MOT
Program Tuition ** |
| 2011-2012 |
$7,510 per trimester |
$6,245 per trimester |
| 2012-2013 |
$7,822 per trimester |
$6,511 per trimester |
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**The University of St. Augustine reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and fees without notice. The costs provided by the Student Services office are for the current or upcoming academic term and may change for future academic terms.
Clinical Internship Sites
The University has contracts with sites nationwide that provide clinical internships. The internships are part of the curriculum and may require that a student temporarily relocate. The student is responsible for the cost of travel and other associated expenses.
Graduation Requirements
The Flex DPT program is designed to be completed in 12 trimesters (4 years). In order to graduate from the Flex DPT program, a student must successfully complete all didactic and clinical course requirements including the successful completion of the required 23 weeks of full-time clinical internships and successful completion of all portions of the exit examination.
Who should I contact with questions about admissions or the application process:
Please contact the Admissions Office at (800) 241-1027 x300 or admissions@usa.edu with any application or admissions questions.