Physical Therapy Application Process

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Applying for the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Taking the next steps toward earning your doctorate in Physical Therapy is stress-free at UM. Walk through the application process with us and see what you can expect.

Got eligibility?

Here’s what you’ll need to apply:

Your bachelor’s degree
A 3.0 or higher GPA
Up-to-date GRE scores

Get to know PTCAS

To pursue physical therapy at UM, you’ll want to get to know PTCAS — the Physical Therapy Centralized Application System. Just complete your application there, pay the fee, submit your three letters of recommendation and you’re done!

All about observation hours

Due to COVID-19, you’re not required to have observation hours for the 2022-2023 application season — although we do still highly recommend them.

Start your PTCAS application.

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Dates and Deadlines

June

2023

PTCAS Application Opens

November

2023

PTCAS Application Closes

Dec.

2023

Interview Invitations

Jan.

2024

Applicant Interviews

Aug.

2024

Fall semester begins

“But wait! This isn’t me!”

Looking for a different application process? Pick the application that fits your case below! Or, tell us a little more about what you're looking for, and we'll get you where you need to be.

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