Department of Physical Therapy

Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

• MGH Institute participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). All applicants are required to apply online at www.ptcas.org.
• Applicants are required to complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better:
  • Anatomy & Physiology (2 semesters, with labs) 
  • Biology (1 semester, no lab required)
  • Exercise Physiology (3 credits, no lab required)
  • Chemistry (2 semesters, with lab)
  • Physics (2 semesters, with lab)
  • Abnormal or General Psychology (1 course)
  • Statistics (1 course, including inferential statistics)
• Applicants must have at least 6 of the 10 required prerequisites complete in order to be considered for admission. All prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to matriculation.
• Please refer to the PTCAS Program Directory page for specific information for observation hour requirements. 
• Please refer to the application process section of our website and your selected program of study for additional information and specific requirements.
• The updates reflected represent information available as of August 2025. Please refer to the application process section of our website and your selected program of study for additional information. Application requirements may be updated at the discretion of the program in coordination and support of the Office of Admission.