Post-baccalaureate Degree Entry

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LMU Change of Major/Transfer Entry
I. Introduction
  1. No GRE required
  2. Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year institution
  3. Minimum GPA of 2.8 in all undergraduate courses and a minimum 3.0 GPA in science prerequisite courses
    1. Please refer to prerequisite courses
  4. Interview with DPT faculty
  5. Three character references from the following:
    1. Physical Therapist
    2. Two from either an academic professor and/or advisor
  6. Students must complete 45 observation hours prior to entering the professional phase of the DPT program
    1. 15 hours in an inpatient hospital or sub-acute setting
    2. 15 hours in an outpatient orthopedic setting
    3. 15 hours students’ choice of setting/experience
  7. Additional DPT program/PTCAS application requirements (i.e., Personal statement)