Physical Therapy (TDPT)

Attention: The TDPT Program will not be accepting application for degree seeking program after Fall 2019 semester. 

Admissions Requirements

Graduation from an entry-level physical therapy (PT) program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduates from physical therapy schools in other countries are also eligible after review of academic credentials by an appropriate agency and a review of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.

A cumulative grade point average of 75%, or higher is needed from the entry-level physical therapy coursework. If the cumulative GPA is lower than a 75% GPA, applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months clinical work experience as a physical therapist following completion of their academic physical therapy program before admission to the TDPT program. 

Foreign Course Work

Undergraduate course work taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by one of the services listed below. You should contact:

World Education Services, Inc. 
P.O. Box 745                                                                                                                                                                              Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org

Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) *
511 Wythe Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 684-8406
www.fccpt.org
* This agency specializes in evaluation for U.S. PT licensure.
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org

International Consultant of Delaware,Inc.
3600 Market Street
Suite 450
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215)222-8454, ext 603
www.icdeval.com

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
www.jsilny.com

For more information, please call NSU's Office of Admissions at (954) 262-1114.