Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Nashville United States | Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,358
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Tennessee State University (TSU), situated in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee, is a comprehensive urban land-grant institution offering coeducational programs. The university's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a structured 3-year on-campus program starting each summer, spanning nine consecutive semesters with graduation in May. We appreciate your visit to our site and encourage you to reach out for additional information.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have:
A baccalaureate degree.
Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended. Transcripts are to be submitted to PTCAS, not the University.
Posting of the baccalaureate degree must appear on your final undergraduate transcript.
Completed application to the Graduate School and payment of application fee.
A minimal prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required. We do not consider overall GPA in our admissions decisions.
Successful completion (C or better) of the following pre-requisite courses.
Two (2) Biology courses with corresponding labs
Two (2) Chemistry courses with corresponding labs
Two (2) Physics courses with corresponding labs OR One (1) Physics course and a Movement Science course (i.e. Biomechanics, Kinesiology). Non-calculus Physics recommended.
Anatomy/Physiology - an anatomy course WITH dissection is preferred.
One course in anatomy with Lab AND One course in physiology with Lab
or
A two-course sequence in Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab
Physiology (may be a general physiology or an exercise physiology course)
Math-at least a level of math required to take Physics I
Statistics/ Elementary Statistics
Psychology: One course in psychology - must be offered through Psychology Department/have a PSYCH prefix in course title.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95
A baccalaureate degree.
Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended. Transcripts are to be submitted to PTCAS, not the University.
Posting of the baccalaureate degree must appear on your final undergraduate transcript.
Completed application to the Graduate School and payment of application fee.
A minimal prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required. We do not consider overall GPA in our admissions decisions.
Successful completion (C or better) of the following pre-requisite courses.
Two (2) Biology courses with corresponding labs
Two (2) Chemistry courses with corresponding labs
Two (2) Physics courses with corresponding labs OR One (1) Physics course and a Movement Science course (i.e. Biomechanics, Kinesiology). Non-calculus Physics recommended.
Anatomy/Physiology - an anatomy course WITH dissection is preferred.
One course in anatomy with Lab AND One course in physiology with Lab
or
A two-course sequence in Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab
Physiology (may be a general physiology or an exercise physiology course)
Math-at least a level of math required to take Physics I
Statistics/ Elementary Statistics
Psychology: One course in psychology - must be offered through Psychology Department/have a PSYCH prefix in course title.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95
Tuition
USD
11,358