Frequently Asked Questions

We offer several informational sessions throughout the year. View and sign up for an upcoming information session.

Once the Ohio State PT program receives your completed PTCAS application, you will receive instructions from The Ohio State University Graduate Admissions to complete the supplemental application if your overall GPA is greater than 3.0. They will provide a new deadline for completing the supplemental application. The link to the supplemental application is NOT public. 

No, Ohio State's DPT program does not accept transfer students from other PT programs.

There is no "right" undergraduate major to enter the DPT program. Examples include health sciences, exercise science, psychology, nutrition or another health-related field. A health related major seems to best prepare students for entry in the program. However, as long as the student performs well academically and completes the prerequisite courses, the major of their choice is best.

No, there is no time limit between earning your bachelor's degree and beginning the DPT program.

Yes. We currently accept AP courses as prerequisite requirements if your undergraduate institution accepted them as credits toward your undergraduate degree. This must be reflected on your transcript.

Prior to contacting the university, please visit transferology.com. This is a good starting point to see if courses from your institution would be a direct equivalent to a prerequisite course at Ohio State. However, just because it’s not a direct equivalent does not mean we would not accept it. To determine whether your courses meet Ohio State's prerequisite requirements, please send unofficial copies of your transcripts to HRSGraduateStudentServices@osumc.edu and we can perform an evaluation for you.

No, the GRE is not required.  However, if you have taken the GRE and your scores are included in the PT-CAS application, they will be considered as part of the comprehensive review of your application.

Ohio State's DPT program accepts 50 students per year.

The program begins each summer semester, the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

The DPT program is three years in length.

Our program prepares student for general practice.  Entry level students cannot formally specialize, that is a post-graduate pursuit through residency and fellowship training. That being said, we do offer avenues for students to pursue specific interests.  First, we have graduate specializations in research, pediatrics, and global health. Each of these involves a little extra coursework and a specialized experience. We also offer a Dual Degree DPT/PhD Program students wishing to pursue a career in academic physical therapy. In the third year, students are able to take two elective courses focusing on their interests. We have electives in acute care, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics and sports, along with options from other departments. For those interested in pursuing residency or fellowship education after graduation, the OSUMC clinics host a variety of programs. Students get to know the residents and fellows during their entry level program and can gain valuable insights into what it takes to be accepted into one of these programs.

No. Our DPT program is a full-time commitment for three years. There are no part-time or evening options. Most classes are held between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

See the list of tuition and fees

The Ohio State University offers a variety of financial assistance and funding options to graduate students, ranging from scholarships, grants and loans to internship, fellowship and graduate associateship opportunities. For more information, please visit Ohio State's Financial Aid page.

 

There are options depending whether you want to live on and off campus. On-campus options are available for Graduate, Professional and Non-Traditional students. Off-campus housing information may be found at offcampus.osu.edu.

Our PT graduates routinely achieve among the highest scores on the national board exam. View our program outcomes on our main page.