| General Entrance Requirements for DPT Programs |
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| Bachelor’s Degree |
| Prerequisite Courses (vary per institution) |
| GRE |
| Required Observation Hours (vary per institution) |
| Extracurricular Activities |
| Examples of Leadership |
| Strong Letters of Recommendation |
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A Personal Statement |
| MSU Pre-PT Advising |
| One on One, individualized meetings. |
| Navigating prerequisites for application into the professional schools of your choice. |
| Discussing plans for observation, campus involvement, letters of recommendation, and other competitive factors. |
| Set up periodic appointments once or twice a year to plan out a timeline for completion of prerequisites, observation, GRE testing, and professional school applications. |
| Guidance with professional school resumes and personal statements. |
For assistance in planning a pre-PT path at MSU, contact Claire Palmer
Additional Resources and Information:
- More information about a career in Physical Therapy can be found at Explore Health Careers.
- For Mississippi Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Admissions:
- For a directory of more accredited Physical Therapy schools and their requirements