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Doctor of Physical Therapy at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a professional doctorate with more than 60 years of experience preparing students for careers in physical therapy, delivered with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and a network of alumni and mentors.

Department: Physical Therapy  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. Apply through PTCAS plus a supplemental application. Components include essay responses, recommendation letters, descriptions of outside experiences, and interviews with faculty and clinical instructors. Admitted applicants in 2022-2023 averaged a 3.8 cumulative GPA (range 3.10-4.00); this is a statistic, not a minimum. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer 2027 start (classes begin in May); PTCAS final deadline Sep 1, 2026, early action Aug 1

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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