Exercise Science to Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Oklahoma City University offers a 3+3 Exercise Science to Doctorate of Physical Therapy program that lets students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in six years. In the Exercise Science portion, students study basic and applied sciences, clinical sciences (including service learning across the lifespan), research, leadership, and clinical education.

Teaching uses flipped classrooms, standardized patients, and simulation activities. Students complete internship and capstone courses during the Exercise Science portion. Faculty advisors help students select electives to meet professional school prerequisites, and students apply to the Physical Therapy program between their sophomore and junior year and take part in the DPT interview process. Students take the GRE General Test as required by the DPT program.

Modules

• ENGL 11133
• ENGL 12133
• BIO 2003 Anatomy and Physiology I
• MATH 15033
• BIO 2041 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
• BIO 2103 Anatomy and Physiology II
• Sociology
• BIO 2141 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
• Intro to ESS
• Public Speaking
• Concepts in Biology
• Introduction to World Religions

Students must complete Oklahoma City University's admissions process and be academically admitted through an interview process. The application steps include submitting an application, uploading a personal essay and resume, submitting official transcripts, completing the recommendations section if a first-time freshman student, ordering an ACT or SAT score report to be sent to Oklahoma City University, paying the OCU application fee, and submitting the application.

• Students will be required to have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA and take the ACT or SAT and score a minimum of 26 or 1240, respectively.
• International applicants will be required to take the ACT or SAT and submit an English Language proficiency test as outlined by International Admissions.
• A committee comprised of the faculty from both Exercise and Sport Science and the Department of Physical Therapy will determine if a student is allowed to enter the program.
• Transfer students or first-time freshmen students with college credit will only be allowed to transfer in 12 credit hours. Any additional college work will not be counted towards this degree plan.

• Employment opportunities in exercise-related areas (cardiac rehabilitation)
• Advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition)
• Professional schools (chiropractic, occupational therapy, physical therapy)