Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Admissions

Class of 2030 Admission Cycle

The Class of 2030 Admission cycle (for a Fall 2027 start) opens on PTCAS on June 15, 2026, and closes on June 1, 2027.

Admissions Pathways

The Department of Physical Therapy offers various avenues for admission into the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) Program.

• Traditional Pathway
• Monarch Momentum Pathway
• Affiliate Programs

Learn more about Admissions Pathways & Affiliate Programs.

Program Requirements

In addition to the degree requirements, candidates for admission must satisfy the program prerequisites.

Admissions Procedures

Consistent with the University admission policy, admission to the Methodist University DPT Program is without regard or discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance or disability. Becoming a physical therapist requires the completion of an education program that is intellectually and physically challenging. Therefore, candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of a physical therapist with reasonable independence. Reasonable accommodations do not except students from performing fundamental tasks inherent to the profession of a physical therapist. Methodist University’s Program in Physical Therapy is committed to recruiting, enrolling, and educating a diverse student body.

PTCAS Application

The MU DPT Program participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). PPTCAS applications open in June for entrance to the program the following year. MU DPT operates a rolling admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to review the PTACAS Quick Start Guide and FAQs before starting an application.

All candidates must submit the following to PTCAS:

• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, even if the applicant did not receive a degree.
• TOEFL, if applicable.
• Three letters of recommendation from:
  • Faculty member in the applicant’s major and
  • Licensed physical therapist (not related to the applicant) and
  • Another faculty member or licensed physical therapist (not related to the applicant)

The MUDPT Program does not require applicants to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

Application Submission

Please submit all application materials through PTCAS. Your PTCAS application must be submitted by the deadline for that application cycle. PTCAS must verify the submitted application. The Methodist University DPT program will not review an application until it is verified. Once the application is verified, the DPT Director of Admissions will review all courses and grades entered by the applicant. Once reviewed, the information will be forwarded to the Admissions Committee, which will begin the applicant review. Learn more about the review process.

Other Considerations

Students need to be aware that felony related charges and convictions may prevent participation in clinical education rotations. In addition, a criminal record may prevent the student from taking the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and from obtaining a physical therapy license. A student should contact the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and a state jurisdiction board (licensing board) if there is a prior criminal record that might interfere with eligibility to sit for the national exam or obtain a license.