Exercise Science B.S. / Doctor of Physical Therapy 3+3

Exercise Science B.S. / Doctor of Physical Therapy 3+3 is a PhD program taught at State University of New York at Cortland, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

SUNY Cortland offers a combined 3+3 program in Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy. Students complete undergraduate coursework in Exercise Science at SUNY Cortland, then complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

The pathway is structured in two stages: the first stage covers undergraduate Exercise Science coursework, and the second stage covers Doctor of Physical Therapy coursework at SUNY Upstate. The program is designed to let students earn both degrees through the combined pathway.

The minimum requirements for admission in Exercise Science B.S. / Doctor of Physical Therapy 3+3 at State University of New York at Cortland for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by State University of New York at Cortland.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by State University of New York at Cortland as pre-requiste for admission in Exercise Science B.S. / Doctor of Physical Therapy 3+3.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

High school seniors who meet the following criteria will be considered for an interview for the 3+3 DPT program at Upstate:

• Recommended minimum unweighted High School Grade Point Average of 90% or higher.
• Four years of science and four years of math. Regents, Honors, AP, or IB courses recommended.
• Eight hours of observational experience with a Physical Therapist through participation in a Health Explorers Post, New Visions Program, shadowing or volunteer work is required.
• Applicants need to be able to articulate what Physical Therapists do and be knowledgeable about the field of Physical Therapy.

Submit your undergraduate application to SUNY Cortland and submit your graduate application to Upstate for early assurance admission.

Ensure you meet academic guidelines including 8 hours of observational experience (below).

Applicants can e-mail [email protected] updates of any shadowing completed after submission of the application no later than February 1.

Please check detail of study units at https://www2.cortland.edu/departments/kinesiology/doctor-of-physical-therapy-3-3

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