Augustana-St. Ambrose Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 3+2.5

The following courses should be completed by the end of the first year:

  • CHEM 131 & 132-General Chemistry 1 and 2 (PN)
  • First-Year Inquiry (FYI) 101 & 102
  • Second language (if less than 4 years of high school second language)
  • KINS 100-Intro to Kinesiology

The following courses should be completed by the end of the second year:

  • BIOL 130 (Molecules to Cells) and BIOL 140 (Organisms to Ecosystems)
  • KINS 250-Sociology of Sport and Physical Culture (PS)
  • Statistics (Math 130 or PSYC 240) (Q)
  • BIOL 351 (Human Anatomy) or BIOL 362 (Human Physiology)
  • PSYC 100-Intro to Psychology
  • Reasoned Examination of Faith course

The following courses should be completed by the end of the third year:

  • Physics 151 & 152-Principles of Physics 1 & 2
  • BIOL 351 (Human Anatomy) or BIOL 362 (Human Physiology)-whichever was not completed during second year
  • KINS 300 (Exercise Physiology)
  • 1 Kinesiology elective
  • Senior Inquiry

The above course work totals 68 credits (this does not include possible second language requirements).  Students need to have a minimum of 91 credits to apply.

Transfer students will need to complete a minimum of 75 credits in residence at Augustana to be eligible.

**Remaining General Education Credits Required by the end of year 3 will be: PA, PH, PL, PP, D, G. You also must complete all of your ‘General Education’ courses during your three years.

Courses that will transfer back after first year of PT school at St. Ambrose:

  • KINS 330-Biomechanics
  • General and upper level credit
  • Students must take ALL St. Ambrose Physical Therapy School prerequisite courses at Augustana.

Timeframe and Requirements

  • Students must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPA in all undergraduate coursework.  All prerequisite courses must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrollment. A “C-” will not meet this requirement.
  • Students must document 20 hours of observation, while 50 hours are recommended, with a licensed physical therapist.  Two or more settings are also recommended.  All hours must be completed at the time of submitting the application.
  • Students apply through PTCAS (opens mid June) by December 1 of their third year.
  • Complete and submit GRE scores to St. Ambrose.
  • If the student attends SAU PT program for their fourth year, they must petition to graduate AND petition to transfer credits from SAU back to Augustana.
  • If a student is not accepted after the third year at Augustana into the SAU PT program, they are able to return to Augustana and complete their degree as they normally would.  This would include completing any outstanding coursework (major/minor courses, 300/400 credits, etc.)