Requirements

Degree candidates must attain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher and receive no course grade below a C (2.0).

A. Core Courses

• PTP 871 - Post-Professional Evidence-Based Practice (2)
• PTP 894 - Post-Professional Service Learning (1)

B. Individualized Learning Plan

Each student’s curriculum is based on individualized learning plans. Physical therapists with Bachelors or Masters entry-level PT degrees frequently must take a selection of the following courses:

• PTP 603 - Post-Professional Independent Study for Physical Therapy Students (1-5)
• PTP 623 - Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging (1)
• PTP 624 - Systems Review and Screening in Clinical Decision Making (3)
• PTP 625 - Advanced Medical Imaging for Diverse Populations (1)
• PTP 712 - Post-Professional Neuroscience in Physical Therapy (2)
• PTP 732 - Pediatric Examination and Intervention in Practice (3)
• PTP 747 - Examination and Intervention in Practice for Integument Conditions (2)
• PTP 748 - Post-Professional Pharmacology in Physical Therapy (2)
• PTP 786 - Post-Professional Geriatrics in Physical Therapy (2)
• PTP 861 - Literature Analysis in Evidence-Based Practice (2)
• PTP 870 - Assistive Technology in Accessibility (1)
• PTP 871 - Post-Professional Evidence-Based Practice (2)
• PTP 881 - Teaching, Learning and Health Education (2)
• PTP 891 - Post-Professional Management in PT Practice (3)

Additional information on the Post-Professional Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) Program including course descriptions can be found in the catalog. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physical Therapy from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or its equivalent in another country
• Current physical therapy license or registration (or equivalent)
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher (4.0 scale) in the physical therapy degree

STATE AUTHORIZATION FOR ONLINE STUDENTS

The federal government requires universities and colleges to be in compliance with the distance education laws of each individual state. If you are an out-of-state student intending to enroll in an online program, especially if it leads to professional licensure, please visit umflint.edu/oel/online-state-authorization to verify the status of UM-Flint with your state.

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:

• Application for Graduate Admission
• $55 application fee (non-refundable)
• Copy of current Physical Therapy license or registration (or equivalent) (If license has lapsed, submit a copy of most recent license.)
• Official transcripts from the institution where your baccalaureate degree was earned and from the institution where your Physical Therapy degree was earned  (if different from the college of your baccalaureate degree)
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your scholarly and/or professional ability
• If educated outside the United States or Canada:  FCCPT recommended for those licensed in the U.S. or Canada; all others may use an appropriate service such as FCCPT, ECE, or WES
• Proof of English proficiency as required (see below)
• International Students: Submit additional documentation. Visit umflint.edu/international for details. This program is an online program. Students admitted to this program are not eligible to obtain a student visa (F visa). Students with all other visa types are eligible.

A telephone interview with a Physical Therapy faculty member will be scheduled after review of your application materials (not required for UM-Flint MPT graduates).

English Proficiency Requirements

If English is not your native language and/or if you received your physical therapy degree in a country other than the United States, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Australia, or the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate English proficiency by providing evidence through one of the methods listed below. This requirement applies even if you are currently a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and regardless of how long you have resided or been educated in the U.S.*:

1. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) or Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE).  Scores must be no more than two (2) years old.

The table below indicates the minimum acceptable scores for admission, as well as the scores and score ranges for which a supplemental English writing course will be required upon admission to the program:

2. Provide an official transcript showing a degree earned at an accredited U.S., Canadian (English-speaking), Australian, or U.K. college or university OR successful completion (‘C’ or higher) of ENG 111 or ENG 112 or its equivalent.

*If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and wish to waive this requirement, you may make your case to the director of the post-professional DPT program. The director, in turn, must make the case to the Dean of Graduate Programs. You must provide sufficient evidence that you have the requisite English proficiency.

Application Deadlines

To be considered for admission, submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the application deadline:

• Fall - July 1
• Winter - November 1
• Spring - March 1