Entry-Level DPT Admission Requirements

Applying to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
Applicants to Chatham University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program must use the new Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). PTCAS will allow applicants to apply to professional programs using a single online application, one set of transcripts, and one set of references. Applications may be submitted at www.ptcas.org beginning July 15, 2010.  NOTE: GRE scores must be sent directly to Chatham from ETS. Chatham University’s school code is 2081.

Application deadlines for Fall 2011 entry into the program
  • Early Decision Deadline – October 1
    Early Decision Interview Date: Saturday, November 13 (by invitation)*
  • Regular Decision Deadline – December 1
    Regular Interview Date - Saturday, January 22 (by invitation)*

* Applicants need to have completed at least 60% (24 credits) of the prerequisites in order to be considered for an interview.

Application Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

  1. Cumulative prerequisite course grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; grades less than a “C” are not acceptable in prerequisite courses
  2. Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
  3. Satisfactory score on GRE
  4. Required prerequisite courses
    • Biology with lab - two terms
    • Chemistry with lab - two terms
    • Physics with lab - two terms
    • Physiology (prefer human) - one term*
    • Human Anatomy - one term*
    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Statistics
      *If taking anatomy with physiology, both Anatomy & Physiology I and II are
      necessary to fulfill the anatomy and physiology requirement
  5. On-campus writing sample and interview
  6. Official transcripts verifying cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above upon applicant’s acceptance of an offer of admission
  7. Evidence of volunteer/work experience in a physical therapy setting
  8. Three references: two academic and one physical therapist
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Department:

Office of Admissions
Chatham University
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(800) 837-1290
(412) 365-1825
(412) 365-1609 (fax)
admissions@chatham.edu
 
Chatham University has entered into "Articulation Agreements" with a select group of Colleges and Universities. These agreements provide for additional student pre-professional advisement and possible priority admission status for candidates with exceptional applications, demonstrating academic preparation above the minimal acceptable standards. Agreements exist with the following institutions for the 2010-2011 academic year: Allegheny College, Baldwin Wallace College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mount Aloysius College, Mt. Vernon Nazarene College, Thiel College, Washington and Jefferson College, and Waynesburg College. Applicants from these institutions are advised to discuss the articulation requirements with their advisor and/or the graduate admissions counselor at Chatham University.