Doctor of Physical Therapy Affiliate Programs

Traditional Pathway

This pathway requires candidates to possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (degree in any field) or to be in their senior year of undergraduate study. A completed bachelor’s degree is required before enrollment in the DPT Program, as evidenced by a final official college/university transcript and completion of all prerequisite courses described in the admissions requirements.

All applicants through the Traditional Pathway are evaluated and scored as described in the admissions process.

Monarch Momentum

Methodist University’s Preferential Graduate Program Admissions Pathway: The Monarch Momentum Pathway provides academically qualified MU undergraduate students the opportunity to enhance their undergraduate study through a unique connection to the University’s clinical doctoral program in physical therapy. The pathway challenges MU candidates academically and offers MU graduates a guaranteed interview for admission to the DPT Program upon successful completion of a MU bachelor’s degree.

In addition to the courses required for the bachelor’s degree in the candidate’s chosen field of study, the student must also complete the required prerequisite courses. Applicants applying through the Monarch Momentum Pathway are scored on the same admissions criteria described in the admissions process. While not a guarantee of admission, the Monarch Momentum Pathway provides preferred applicant status, which is extremely beneficial in competitive admissions environments.

Affiliate Programs

Affiliated programs are eligible for consideration for admission to the Methodist University (MU) DPT Program, as outlined in the MU DPT affiliate agreements. The following are external affiliates with MU DPT:

• Baptist Health Sciences University
• Northern Vermont University
• Saint Elizabeth University
• Waynesburg University