Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Duke University School of Medicine · Durham, NC
- Field: Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Degrees: Professional doctorate
- Application fee: $50
- GRE: Not required
- Letters: 3 (recommendations)
Deadlines
- PTCAS application deadline (rolling admissions): Oct. 15, 2026
Essays
Three letters of recommendation: a professor who taught you, a licensed PT you observed or worked with, and one of your choice (no family)
50 verified in-person PT observation hours at the time of application
Virtual interview (by invitation)
Editor's notes
- Duke admits on a rolling basis from the time the cycle opens, and an application is not considered received until PTCAS verifies it (four to five weeks), so submit well before the October 15 deadline. Have 50 in-person observation hours verified before you apply. The academic letter must come from a professor who taught you; teaching assistants and advisors do not count for that slot. Interviews for the 2026-2027 cycle are virtual and required.
