Physical Therapy 3+3 Program

Overview

The six-year Bachelor of Arts in the Biology major and Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a combined program between the College of Science and Technology and the College of Public Health's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The program is designed for high-achieving students. Students must apply through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising.

Students must meet the admissions requirements for early admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Temple University's College of Public Health. The 3+3 option is only with the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Temple University's College of Public Health. If interested in applying to other schools, students will need to follow a 4+3 option.

Contact Information

College of Science and Technology
Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development
Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111
1809 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19122-6073
215-204-2890
cstadv@temple.edu

Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising
Mitten Hall, Suite 110
215-204-2513
healthadvising@temple.edu

Guidelines for the Completion of the Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Science & Technology

  • Bachelor of Arts candidates in the College of Science and Technology (CST) must complete all requirements for their major before entering the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in the College of Public Health (CPH) with the exception of the following:

Biology majors may count one of the following first year DPT Program courses as one of their three required Biology electives:
PHTH 8114 Neuroscience
PHTH 8115 Human Physiology and Pathology II
PHTH 8116 Motor Control and Learning

  • CST students may count up to 33 equivalent credit hours from the first year at the DPT Program in the CPH as equivalents of upper-level or overall total credits within the College of Science and Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
  • Appropriate course sequences for the Biology major offered by the College of Science and Technology will be available in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development (Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111) or Pre-Professional Health Advising (Mitten Hall, Suite 110) and will be shared with prospective and current students.

Academic Plan

Individual academic plans will vary based on previous course work, AP credits, performance on University placement assessments, and the specific undergraduate major. Students who qualify for the 3+4 program will develop an individual academic plan with their CST Academic Advisor and Pre-Professional Health Advisor during their first year at the University.

Students can reference the specific timeline of prerequisite coursework for Physical Therapy through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising.