Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions · Philadelphia, PA
- Field: Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Degrees: Professional doctorate
- GRE: Optional
- Letters: 2 (recommendations)
Deadlines
- Preferred application completion date (PTCAS): Oct. 15, 2026
- Application deadline (verified PTCAS application and all materials): Nov. 16, 2026
Essays
Personal statement/essay (prompt provided in the PTCAS application)
Two letters of recommendation: one from a science-based professor or advisor and one from a licensed physical therapist
Experiences and Achievements sections of PTCAS (accomplishments, employment, involvements, licenses)
Editor's notes
- Drexel reviews on a rolling basis and lists a preferred completion date of October 15 ahead of the November 16 deadline, and PTCAS verification takes four to six weeks, so submit by early September. Only two letters are required, one from a science professor or advisor and one from a licensed PT, so choose writers who know your work well. GRE scores are optional for admission but can raise merit scholarship amounts, which matters with total program cost listed at about $151,000. Competitive applicants interview in person in the fall.
