Admission Requirements

DPT/BS Kinesiology (six-year program) Applicants - Freshman Applicants
Applicants applying for entry to the first year of the program must meet the following criteria:

• combined SAT I scores of 1000 for Math and Verbal sections, or 1450 for a combined Math, Verbal, and Writing sections (or ACT equivalent)
  
• a high school average of 85 (3.0) GPA
  
• two letters of recommendation
  
• successful completion of courses in math, biology and chemistry; Physics and trigonometry are also recommended
  
• a written essay that is included on the application form.
  
• and, a recommended minimum of 20 volunteer hours in at least two areas of Physical Therapy

Early application is encouraged for the pre-professional phase. The University currently accepts approximately 50 students into the first year of the program. Applications are reviewed on a continual basis. Early acceptance is offered to applicants who meet all program requirements. Click here to access the Husson Undergraduate Application form.

DPT/BS Kinesiology - Transfer Student Applicants
Students who have not completed a baccalaureate degree but have received undergraduate credits may apply as transfer students. Transfer students may enter in September or January of the pre-professional phase into year one, two, or three, depending on the number of credits being transferred. The number of transfer applicants selected is restricted to ensure the highest quality of education during the professional phase of the program and to facilitate clinical placement of all students. Click here to access the Husson Undergraduate Application form.

DPT (3-year program) Applicants
Applicants who have earned a Baccalaureate degree may apply for entry to the fourth year, or "Professional Phase" of the program, and will be considered in late spring after the number of third-year students progressing to the fourth year is known. The number of available positions is limited and varies from year-to-year.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• have an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater
• have successfully completed the following pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C:
  • College Algebra, Pre-Calculus or Calculus (3 credits)
  • Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
  • General Psychology (3 credits)
  • Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (8 credits)
  • Chemistry I and II with labs (8 credits)
  • Physics I and II with labs (8 credits)
  • Two Biology courses (6 credits)
  • Upper level Psychology (3 credits), such as Abnormal Psychology, or Human Growth and Development