Early Assurance Dual-Degree Program
Our early assurance dual degree program provides high-school graduates with the knowledge and skills you need to take the national certification exam and become a licensed physical therapist. This 6-7 year program includes both undergraduate plan of study (3 or 4 years) culminating in a BS in Health Science Studies as well as a graduate pathway leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (3 years).
Our program is one of only a few offered in the country where qualified applicants are admitted as first-year students. If you meet all the academic requirements throughout your undergraduate years, you will be guaranteed a seat in the graduate portion of the program.
BS in Health Science Studies / Doctor of Physical Therapy (3+3 or 4+3)
Undergraduate Experience (BS in Health Science Studies)
Our undergraduate curriculum is specifically designed to prepare you for the graduate physical therapy program. You will study human movement and explore methods of maintaining healthy movement and assessment of movement.
Upon successful completion of your BS in Health Science Studies, and after meeting specific program requirements, you are guaranteed admission to the graduate accredited DPT program.
Graduate Experience (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Building upon your strong undergraduate foundations of math and science, along with variety of experience in movement science and human movement, you will successfully transition to your graduate portion of study for the three year Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Post-Baccalaureate DPT Pathway
The post-baccalaureate pathway to enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program welcomes applications from students who have already earned a relevant bachelor's degree. Designed as a full-time, 3 year program, the DPT program is open to both internal Quinnipiac undergraduates as well as external applicants that can demonstrate a strong foundation in movement sciences, human movement or sports medicine.
Learn more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Application Requirements
Applications to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are managed through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). This service is provided by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and simplifies the application process by allowing you to apply to multiple programs with only one application.
Access the application (PTCAS)
