Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
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Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,342
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The CSULB Doctor of Physical Therapy program spans three years across nine consecutive semesters, including summer sessions, comprising 116 total units. Graduates who complete all coursework, clinical training, and their doctoral project become eligible to sit for the physical therapy licensure exam.
Enrollment in DPT clinical education courses is restricted to students formally admitted to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The clinical training component encompasses both internship placements and integrated on-site clinical rotations.
Upon program completion, graduates will possess the ability to:
Apply foundational, behavioral, and clinical science knowledge in physical therapy practice settings.
Perform entry-level physical therapy evaluations and treatments at a doctoral standard.
Employ critical analysis and evidence-based approaches in clinical judgments.
Engage effectively with diverse populations while upholding APTA's Core Values and ethical guidelines.
Maintain professional practice standards in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Application to the University is a separate process than application to the Physical Therapy program. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the Physical Therapy Program and admission to the Physical Therapy Program is contingent upon being accepted by the University.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States by the time of matriculation into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program (which is usually late May).
The minimum required cumulative GPA is 3.0. The cumulative GPA is calculated from official transcripts submitted to PTCAS, which may include coursework retaken for an improved grade.
A prerequisite GPA is calculated by the CSULB DPT admissions committee from courses submitted by the applicant as meeting the prerequisite requirements. The minimum required prerequisite GPA is 3.0. All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with at least a C grade. The admissions committee will consider the highest grade for any course retaken for an improved grade.
GPAs of 3.5 or higher tend to be more competitive in the applicant pool.
Official scores from the General Aptitude Portion of the GRE is required of all applicants. The GRE must have been completed within 5 years of application. A minimum score of 150 on the verbal component, 150 on the quantitative component and 4.0 on the analytical component are recommended to be competitive.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States by the time of matriculation into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program (which is usually late May).
The minimum required cumulative GPA is 3.0. The cumulative GPA is calculated from official transcripts submitted to PTCAS, which may include coursework retaken for an improved grade.
A prerequisite GPA is calculated by the CSULB DPT admissions committee from courses submitted by the applicant as meeting the prerequisite requirements. The minimum required prerequisite GPA is 3.0. All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with at least a C grade. The admissions committee will consider the highest grade for any course retaken for an improved grade.
GPAs of 3.5 or higher tend to be more competitive in the applicant pool.
Official scores from the General Aptitude Portion of the GRE is required of all applicants. The GRE must have been completed within 5 years of application. A minimum score of 150 on the verbal component, 150 on the quantitative component and 4.0 on the analytical component are recommended to be competitive.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Tuition
USD
30,342