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Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

  1. Whitworth University
  2. Doctor of Physical Therapy
  3. Admissions
  4. Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Whitworth University will adopt the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) national prerequisite coursework list required of all entering DPT students:

  • (1) 4-credit semester course in anatomy (with lab)
  • (1) 4-credit semester course in physiology (with lab) or a two-course sequence in anatomy and physiology (with lab)
  • (2) 4-credit semester courses in general biology with lab (not botany) or upper division courses in genetics, animal physiology
  • (2) 4-credit semester courses in general chemistry (with lab) 
  • (2) 4-credit semester courses in general physics (with lab)
  • (1) 3-credit semester course in psychology 
  • (1) 3-credit semester course in statistics (research design and with statistics typically through ANOVAs) 

Note: Advanced Placement (AP) courses will not be accepted to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Courses are defined as semester courses (1 quarter credit = .667 semester credit). 

Whitworth University's DPT Program Admissions Committee reserves the right to assess applicant qualifications on a case-by-case basis and adjust appropriate admission criteria when warranted by special circumstances.