Physical Therapy B.S. + D.P.T.

Physical Therapy

Sample Undergraduate P.T. prerequisite courses

Math & Natural Sciences

  • Two 3-credit courses in human-based science or applied science courses
  • One course in human anatomy with lab
  • One course in human physiology with lab — may be two courses in human anatomy with physiology with labs
  • Two courses in chemistry with labs
  • Two courses in physics with labs
  • One semester of statistics

Social & Behavioral Sciences

  • One course in psychology

Sequential Degree: Six-Year B.S. + D.P.T.

D.P.T. Program

Course Requirements for the Professional Phase

In the Specific Area of Concentration

BIO-639Human Gross Anatomy6
BIO-639LHuman Gross Anatomy Lab0
GRA-601Research Methodology and Design3
PT-500Essential Skills I3
PT-500LEssential Skills I Lab1
PT-502Pathophysiology for Physical Therapists3
PT-503Clinical Orientation Seminar I0
PT-504Clinical Orientation Seminar II0
PT-505Intro PT and Health Care Systems2
PT-506Physiology of Therapeutic Exercise2
PT-506LPhysiology of Therapeutic Exercise Lab1
PT-510Essential Skills II2
PT-510LEssential Skills II Lab1
PT-513Orthopedic Physical Therapy I2
PT-513LOrthopedic I Lab2
PT-513SOrthopedic 1 Seminar1
PT-514Integumentary Examination & Intervention2
PT-515Professional Development I1
PT-518Biomechanics and Kinesiology for PT2
PT-518LBiomechanics and Kinesiology Lab1
PT-519Lifespan Development1
PT-519LLifespan Development Lab1
PT-520Lifespan Development II1
PT-520LLifespan Development II Lab1
PT-522Functional Anatomy2
PT-522LFunctional Anatomy Lab1
PT-525Community Health & Wellness I1
PT-526Community Health & Wellness II1
PT-526LCommunity Health & Wellness II Lab1
PT-547Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Spec1
PT-550Clinical Neuroscience3
PT-550LClinical Neuroscience Lab1
PT-552Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy2
PT-552LCardiopulmonary Lab1
PT-552SCardiopulmonary Seminar1
PT-574Clinical Fieldwork I3
PT-600Clinical Decision-Making in Therapeutic Exercise2
PT-600LClinical Decision-Making in Therapeutic Exercise Lab1
PT-602Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics2
PT-602LNeurodevelopmental Pediatrics Lab1
PT-604Clinical Orientation Seminar III0
PT-606Neuromuscular Assessment2
PT-606LNeuromuscular Assessment Lab1
PT-613Orthopedic Physical Therapy II2
PT-613LOrthopedic II Lab2
PT-613SOrthopedic II Seminar1
PT-615Professional Development II1
PT-618Rehabilitation II3
PT-618LRehabilitation Lab II2
PT-627Application of Research Methods in PT3
PT-627LApp of Research Methods in PT Lab1
PT-628Research Seminar3
PT-674Fieldwork II4
PT-675Clinical Fieldwork III4
PT-703Education Advocacy Consultation3
PT-709Business Management Strategies for Physical Therapists2
PT-725Clinical Fieldwork IV5
PT-748Differential Diagnosis3
PT-799NPTE Examination Preparation0
PT-XXXOne Graduate Elective/Practicum/Study3
Total Credits108

Physical Therapy Program Technical Standards

The Physical Therapy Program at D'Youville is prepared to make reasonable accommodations in order to allow students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate and succeed in the academic program. An accommodation must be reasonable and may not be provided if it fundamentally alters the nature of the curriculum, including the didactic component, laboratory sessions or supervised practice experiences; requires substantial program modification or lowering of academic standards; causes undue hardship for the university or affiliating agencies; or jeopardizes the health or safety of the student or others.

No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from participation, admission or matriculation, or be denied benefits solely by reason of his or her disability. The physical therapy department will not discriminate against qualified individuals but will expect applicants and students to meet certain minimum academic and technical standards

Appeals

To appeal a decision rendered by the School of Health Professions faculty/administration that has academic consequences, you must follow the appeal procedures, which are available at www.dyc.edu/appeals.

Classification of Students

Undergraduate students who are accepted into the sequential degree pathway leading to the physical therapy major are classified by their undergraduate major of choice while completing the bachelor’s degree and hold a specialization code for DPT.

Sequential B.S. + D.P.T. Degree Admissions Requirements

(Undergraduate acceptance into sequential degree pathway)

Freshmen or undergraduate transfer students accepted into any of the three sequential-degree B.S. + D.P.T. pathways must satisfy the following admission criteria:

Freshmen admission requires:

  1. Standardized SAT/ACT test scores are not required for admission but may enhance your application.
  2. High school average of at least 85 percent or 2.85 on a four point scale, and
  3. Successful completion of two years of math and three years of science; physics is strongly recommended

Transfer student admission requires:

  1. Satisfaction of all freshman admission requirements above, and
  2. Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00 (after a minimum of 2 full time semesters of study), and
  3. Complete at least one of a two-semester required science D.P.T. prerequisite course with a B or better. (For example:BIO-107 BIO-107L BIO-108 BIO-108L PHY-111 PHY-111L PHY-112 PHY-112L CHE-111 CHE-112 CHE-113L).
  4. Minimum GPA for all D.P.T prerequisite courses of 3.00.

Note: For transfers, when calculating both overall G.P.A. and D.P.T. prerequisite G.P.A., grades from other colleges or universities will be included. Grades for any D.P.T. prerequisite course lower than a B will not be accepted from any other college or university, and the course will need to be repeated at D'Youville University.

 5. All internal transfer applications will be reviewed at the end of each semester (after final grades are posted). Requests for a change of major into the sequential degree pathway must occur by September 1 of the academic year of anticipated undergraduate degree completion.

While students are enrolled in the sequential degree undergraduate pathway, the following requirements apply to be in good academic standing:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 after two semesters of full-time study at D'Youville University.
  2. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00 for all D.P.T. prerequisite courses.
  3. Earn a minimum grade of B in all D.P.T. prerequisite courses.
  4. Students may earn only two grades of C, C+ or B- for D.P.T. prerequisite courses. Students who achieve a second grade below a B will be placed on academic probation in the sequential degree pathway.
  5. Students who earn a third grade below a B in the D.P.T. prerequisite courses will be removed from the sequential degree pathway. Students removed from the sequential degree pathway may be permitted to continue their degree program if they otherwise meet all academic requirements of that program. Student may not reapply to any sequential degree pathway at the university.

D.P.T. Admission Requirements

(Graduate acceptance into D.P.T. program)

  1. Conferral of B.S. degree, and
  2. Evidence of capability to succeed in D.P.T. program as demonstrated by a cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 system), and
  3. Evidence of completion of all prerequisite courses with no more than two grades below a B but higher than a C minus.  The applicant must also have a prerequisite course G.P.A. of 3.00. Prerequisite courses are:
    1. Math and Natural Sciences
      • Two 3-credit courses in human-based science or applied science courses
      • One course in human anatomy with lab and one course in human physiology with lab or two courses in human anatomy with physiology with labs
      • Two courses in chemistry with labs
      • Two courses in physics with labs
      • One semester of statistics
    2. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      • One course in psychology
  4. Letters of recommendation are optional but may enhance your application. Letters should address leadership potential and ability to work with others.
  5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is optional but can be used to enhance your application, and
  6. Willingness to conform to published college and program policies and procedures.