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New York University Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development 380 Second Avenue, 4th Floor New York NY 10010 United States
+1 212.998.9413 +1 212.998.9400
ab9768@nyu.edu https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/degree/doctor-physical-therapy
Bachelors Degree Required
Bachelor's degree required prior to matriculation into PT program?
Yes
Course Prerequisites
General Information 
NOTE: 
All prerequisite science courses must be completed within 10 years of application to the DPT program at NYU.  

Public speaking course (credit or non-credit) is strongly recommended.
Anatomy and/or Physiology (A&P) course prerequisites MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department
Yes
Link to program's prerequisite instructions
https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/degree/doctor-physical-therapy/how-apply
Biology I
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: Cell
  • Biology: General
  • Biology: Zoology
Biology II
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: Cell
  • Biology: General
  • Biology: Microbiology
  • Biology: Molecular
  • Biology: Zoology
Chemistry I
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • Chemistry I
  • Chemistry: Inorganic
Chemistry II
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • Chemistry II
  • Chemistry: Biochemistry
  • Chemistry: Inorganic
  • Chemistry: Organic
Physical Activity/Movement/Dance/Sports
One course (credit or noncredit) in physical activity/movement/dance/sports, or collegiate level participation in physical activity/movement/dance/sports or intramural/club team participation in physical activity/movement/dance/sports or intermediate level of participation in fitness/wellness (e.g. Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga, etc.) activities. Noncredit physical activity/movement/dance/sports experience should be logged in the extracurricular activities section in PTCAS.
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
Acceptable Courses
Physics I
Calculus or Trigonometry based.
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • Physics I
  • Physics: General
Physics II
Calculus or Trigonometry based.
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • Physics II
Physiology
8 credits (semester hours) of Anatomy/Physiology I & II OR 4 credits (semester hours) of Physiology (Cell, Mammalian or Human).
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 4
Acceptable Courses
  • See description for acceptable courses
Psychology
At least one Psychology course is required.
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 3
Acceptable Courses
  • Psychology: Any
Social/Behavioral Science
1 of 2 social/behavioral science courses required (which may include additional Psychology courses).
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 3
Acceptable Courses
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Any
Social/Behavioral Science
2 of 2 social/behavioral science courses required (which may include additional Psychology courses).
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 3
Acceptable Courses
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Any
Statistics
Course Level
Introductory
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 3
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: Biostatistics
  • Business: Statistics
  • Mathematics: Statistics
  • Psychology: Statistics