(DRAFT) Wayne State University - Application to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Wayne State University advantages
- Undergraduate: Great Lakes Tuition Policy is only 10% higher than in-state tuition. A cost savings of over $9,000 compared to the international tuition rate.
- Graduate: Good Neighbor Non-Resident Tuition Waiver - Graduate/professional students who are residents of Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa and Williams counties in Ohio, or residents of Ontario, Canada who enroll at Wayne State University in eligible academic programs are assessed the equivalent of resident tuition rates
- Eligibility for OPT STEM extension of employment allows up to three years of authorized U.S. employment after completing your degree.
The following requirements must be completed at St. Clair College to apply to the Wayne State Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
| St. Clair College Requirements | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Year Ontario Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (K893) | ||
| Additional Course Requirements (satisfy WSU requirements) | ||
| MTH 237, 406 or 3000 Probability and Statistics | 2-3 | STA 1020 (QE) |
| ENG 107G College Writing | 3 | ENG 1020 (BC) |
| Direct Course Equivalents | ||
| OTP 101 & 206 Anatomy and Physiology I and II | 7 | GEN 1XXX |
| OTP 203 Communication & Doc Skills for the OTA/PTA | 3 | AHS 2020 |
| Choose the following elective courses (ELEC 1030) to complete the Ontario Two-Year Diploma (satisfy WSU requirements) | ||
| Choose One: SSC131G, SSC 223G, or SSC 239G | 3 | DEI Gen Ed |
| Choose One: LBS218G, NST156G, SOC520G, SSC186G, SSC502G, or SSN156G | 3 | GL Gen Ed |
| Choose One: SSC 110G, SSC 121G, SSC 125G, SSC 128G, SSC 134G, SSC 146G, SSC 150G, SSC 168G, SSC 174G, SSC 177G, SSC 180G, SSC 181G, SSC 184G, SSC 188G, SSC 195G, SSC 206G, SSC 212G, or SSC 500G | 3 | SI Gen Ed |
Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Physical Therapy - Wayne State University
The following Wayne State courses are the Minimum DPT application requirements*.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 3010 Intermediate Writing (IC) | 3 |
| PSY 1010 Intro to Psychology | 4 |
| Civic Literacy (CIV) | 3 |
| Cultural Inquiry (CI) | 3 |
| Oral Communication (OC) | 3 |
| BIO 1510/1511 Basic Life Mechanism with lab (NSI) | 4 |
| BIO 3000-level | 3 |
| Two (2) chemistry courses with at least one lab - see WSU advisor | 8 |
| PHY 2130/2131 General Physics I and lab | 5 |
| PHY 2140/2141 General Physics II and lab | 5 |
| Six (6) additional credits in upper division (3000 level +) courses concentrated in one area | 6 |
| Total | 47 Credits |
*Application to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - without a Bachelor’s degree
The DPT program does not require a bachelor’s degree. The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program is for individuals interested in becoming a physical therapist. The curriculum requires a 90-credit, pre-professional program and a three-and-one-half year, 123-credit, professional program. For a full list of admission requirements, visit https://cphs.wayne.edu/physical-therapy/admissions.php.
See DPT complete admissions requirements at https://cphs.wayne.edu/physical-therapy/dpt-admissions.php.
How to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program
All WSU Physical Therapy program application information can be found on our PTCAS program profile.
The following steps outline the application process:
- Complete the online PTCAS application. The application deadline is October 15.
- PTCAS opens in mid-June and students are encouraged to apply early. Verification of application materials can take 4-5 weeks and the program begins interviewing in September.
- Applicants are responsible for monitoring the status of their application in PTCAS.
- All applicants are required to submit the General Test of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) to PTCAS as part of their application. The Wayne State PTCAS code for sending GRE scores is 3631. GRE scores are valid for two years.
- International students must submit a course-by-course evaluation completed by WES to PTCAS and WSU Graduate Admissions if admitted to the program.
Attend a WSU Applebaum information meeting for details
Information meetings are designed to answer your questions about WSU Applebaum's educational opportunities, admissions requirements and prerequisites. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. You will receive instructions for joining the online information meeting after you register to attend.
Primary contacts
St. Clair College
Counselling Services
Ryan Mitchell, Academic Advisor II
313-577-6332 | ryanmitchell@wayne.edu
applebaum.wayne.edu/bsahs