Physical Therapy (DPT)
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is the first doctorate degree offered at the University of North Georgia. The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Since the inception of the Physical Therapy program at the University of North Georgia in 1992, the program has been committed to the recruitment of students who are dedicated to addressing the educational, professional and community needs of all citizens, particularly through rural practice. In 2006, the program expanded its mission to include recruitment of students who are committed not only to rural practice but to all other medically underserved communities as well.
The DPT Experience
Quick Facts
- Dahlonega Campus
- New students admitted summer semesters
- Program length is 143 credit hours taught in nine consecutive semesters
- 30 students accepted each year
- Entry-level DPT is awarded at completion
DPT Financial Fact Sheet 2023-2024 (PDF) Required Prerequisite Courses (PDF)
Program Application Deadlines
All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.
Summer Deadline
How to Apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
- DPT applicants apply through which allows applicants to use a single, web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple programs.
- PTCAS application portal opens June 17, 2024, for summer 2025 Cohort.
- PTCAS is a service of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Application fee is paid to PTCAS.
- Casper Assessment (See below for instructions). All test dates can be found at
- All required documents must be received by the application deadline.
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Graduation Rates
Class Year | Graduation Rate |
---|---|
2020 | 100% |
2021 | 100% |
2022 | 100% |
2023 | 100% |
Average | 100% |
NPTE Board Pass Rates
Class Year | First-Time Pass Rate |
Ultimate Pass Rate |
---|---|---|
2020 | 100% | 100% |
2021 | 90.3% | 100% |
2022 | 82.8% | 100% |
2023 | 93.6% | 100% |
Average | 91% | 100% |
Employment Rate
Class Year | 91ÁÔÆæ DPT Employment |
---|---|
2020 | 100% |
2021 | 100% |
2022 | 100% |
Average | 100% |