DScPT Admissions Requirements

APPLY TO THE PROGRAM

• The equivalent of a 4 year US bachelor's degree

• Applicants must have graduated from an approved school of physical therapy in the United States or Canada and be licensed to practice physical therapy in the United States or Canada. 

• Two years of experience working as a physical therapist prior to applying

• Recommendations – a minimum of three satisfactory recommendations must be turned in from:

  1. A currently practicing physical therapist

  2. A medical doctor

  3. Another person familiar with the candidate.

• Portfolio – If you hold a master’s degree you need to submit your portfolio.  This has vital information related to your acceptance as well as determination for competency credits.  An updated resume needs to be submitted:

  • Include information on all post-graduate continue education courses

  • Clearly state the number of contact hours

  • Include copies of course certificates if possible

  • Specialty certification should be listed and copies of the certificates included as well.

• PTET - United States and Canadian trained physical therapists who's highest earned degree is a bachelor's in physical therapy must complete the Physical Therapy Evaluation Tool (PTET) administered by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and proven competency towards an entry-level master's degree in physical therapy.

  • The PTET is not required for applicants with a master's degree

  • Students with a master's degree must have graduated from an approved school of physical therapy and be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in their country of origin or country in which they live.

  • For information on obtaining the PTET please visit the APTA.

  • Your portfolio requirement for our degrees will be fulfilled with the PTET.

• Transcripts – An original copy of all academic transcripts from any institution where classes were taken must be sent to Andrews University.  In addition, if the transcripts are not written in English, a copy in the original language as well as the English translation are required.

• English Proficiency - Students whose language of education is not English must submit a minimum iBTOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5.

• Information Request - call 1-800-827-2878 ext. 22 for information about the DScPT program or complete the contact information page to request materials to be sent, specifying your interest in the DScPT program.