BS in Health Studies/Doctor of Physical Therapy at Boston University

Programme overview

A six-year accredited (CAPTE) programme awarding a BS in Health Studies after year four and the DPT after year six, preparing graduates to apply for physical therapy licensure in any U.S. state.

Faculty: Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences | Department: Physical Therapy | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

BS: minimum 128 units; DPT: 97 professional units plus about 36 weeks of supervised clinical experience. Years 1-3 cover biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, statistics and biomechanics; professional years cover clinical medicine, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological systems, evidence-based practice, healthcare management and pediatrics.

Career pathways

Physical therapists examine, evaluate and treat patients, and also administer, supervise, teach, consult and conduct clinical research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisite courses with minimum C- (biology, chemistry, calculus, physics, statistics and specified SAR courses); minimum C in SAR HS 369; cumulative GPA 3.0 by end of sophomore and junior spring terms; DPT requires 3.0 GPA and C or better in professional courses.

First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer entry is September or January, and some programmes do not offer January admission.

First-year Regular Decision application and CSS Profile/FAFSA are due January 5; merit scholarship applications are due December 1; the enrollment deposit is due May 1. Early Decision applications are due November 2 (notification December 14); Early Decision 2 applications are due January 5 (notification February 8). Transfer applications are due March 15 for September and November 2 for January.

Apply through the Common Application or the QuestBridge Application. The application fee is $80, paid through the Common Application (fee waivers available). BU is test optional for first-year applicants applying through fall 2028 and spring 2029; international applicants submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test. SAT/ACT is not required for transfer admission.

Apply through the official page: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/

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