Florida Southern College Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland FL 33801 United States

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at this program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave. Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please use the contact information found on this page.

 

UPDATE FOR FUTURE ADMISSIONS CYCLES 

FSC DPT understands that COVID-19 has created extenuating circumstances and has transitioned universities to a remote delivery model. If your lab course was transitioned to an online format, we will still accept the coursework toward prerequisites for the Spring and/or Summer 2020 semesters. 

Pass/Fail coursework: During this time, we are learning that many institutions are offering students the option of completing their spring 2020 semester as a Pass/Fail or letter grade option. We are encouraging all prospective applicants to opt for the letter grade option if that is available. 

If this is not an option for your individual situation, we ask that you email our program at FSCDPTadmissions@flsouthern.edu to further discuss your options. 

Program Description

The Florida Southern Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program prepares physical therapy practitioners through dynamic engaged learning experiences and equips them with skills to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care. 

Our DPT classes are all face-to-face and limited to just 36 students. In this intimate setting, you'll have the benefit of hands-on learning and extra attention from your professors. The program is offered in an accelerated format: in seven total semesters over approximately 28 months.

Florida Southern College has invested millions of dollars in constructing brand new classrooms and laboratories in a state-of-the-art building.

All of our eight full-time school of physical therapy faculty members are doctorally prepared and have unique specialty expertise in such areas as neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary physical therapy.

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General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
No
Institution's Religious Affiliation
Methodist
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Additional information about interviews

Selected applicants will be invited to an on-campus interview in Lakeland, Florida. We anticipate our first round of Interviews to be offered in January 2023, with additional interviews to be offered in the spring semester (February - March 2023).

Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$1000
Deposit Refundable?
No
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
No
Due Date of First Required Deposit
02/03/2023
Cost
Total Cost of Education for In-State Students
$105300
Total Cost of Education for out of State Students
$105300
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
36
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
36
% of students from IN-STATE
60%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
40%
% of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students
0%
Sex
% Male
45%
% Female 
55%
% Declining to State
0%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
15%
% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
% Asian
10%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
20%
% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
55%
% Two or More Races 
15%
% Declining to State 
0%
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
Info
Founded2018
Contacts
  • Dr. Tyler Love
    Primary Contact
    Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Assistant Director of Clinical Education