Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Bellarmine University is an integral part of the physical therapist professional community and the local health care delivery system. Dedicated to excellence in physical therapist education and service, the program provides comprehensive academic and clinical experiences for diverse and talented students.
Program Details
- Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
- School: Bellarmine College of Health Professions
- Modality: On Campus
- Faculty Mentoring and Evidence-Informed Learning: Study in a full-time day program built on active faculty mentoring and instruction grounded in clinical, scientific, and educational evidence.
- Hands-On Learning: Students gain early, hands-on experience through Bellarmine's on-campus service learning clinics and multiple experiential learning opportunities integrated throughout the program.
Mission
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is committed to educating holistic, person-centered student physical therapists who become leaders in providing evidence-informed care to a diverse community. Faculty develop forward-thinking, innovative, reflective physical therapists dedicated to lifelong learning through professional and community engagement.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the professional program after completing a bachelor's degree in a major of choice and all program prerequisites. Highly qualified Bellarmine undergraduate students may be admitted to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program after completing all university general education requirements and the program prerequisites.
Accreditation and Licensure
- The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist program meets the requirements for application for PT licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Additional Information
- On-Campus Housing: Bellarmine University offers free on-campus summer housing for the first summer semester for traditional-entry (post-baccalaureate) students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
- Residence Hall Amenities: Wireless Internet, Computer Lab, Smoke-Free, Free laundry, Kitchen area, Vending and Ice Machines, 24-Hour, In-Hall Visitation, Carpet, AC/Heat, 2-4 XL Twin Beds, 2-4 Desks and Chairs, 2-4 Closets/Wardrobes, ADA-Accessible Rooms, Microwave, and Refrigerator.
- Application Deadline: The final application deadline is November 1.
- GRE Requirement: Yes, applicants to the physical therapy program must provide GRE scores from the last 5 years.
- Program Format: This is a full-time day program.