Doctorate of Physiotherapy

Entry Requirements

What is needed to study DPT Doctorate of Physiotherapy?

Applicants typically possess a Bachelor's undergraduate degree in a science subject, such as biological, or sports science, and should contain human anatomy and physiology with a 1^st Class honours classification, or a minimum GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0 Scale, or equivalent. Those with a 2.1 honours degree or a GPA of 3.3-3.5 will be considered on an individual basis.

Experience of the research process is an essential requirement for the course. Relevant work experience in the field of Physiotherapy and healthcare would be desirable.

Applicants from the USA

Applicants from the USA will also be required to demonstrate that they have undertaken all the prerequisite subjects in accordance with recommendations adopted by the Educational Section of the American Physical therapy Association. Applicants from the USA must normally hold a bachelors degree in a science subject with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3 out of a scale of 4, plus the following prerequisites:

• Knowledge of human behaviour from an individual and societal perspective: 2-3 courses(6-9 semester hours)
• Biology: 2 courses (8 semester hours) or 1 course (not botany) (4 semester hours)
• Chemistry: 2 courses (8 semester hours)
• Physics: 2 courses (8 semester hours)
• Anatomy/Physiology: 2 courses (8 semester hours)
• Statistics: 1 course (3 semester hours)

Total: 10-12 courses (37-44 semester hours).

This is in accordance with recommendations adopted by the Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Applicants from other countries

Applicants from other countries should hold an equivalent award in a relevant subject.

English Language Requirements

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, are required to have an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 7.0 in all aspects of the test or an appropriate equivalent, on application to the course.

All applicants who pass the application screening stage must attend for a mandatory interview. Interviews are held in North America in April and August each year and in the UK at RGU campus in May and September.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

International Students

International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact [email protected] for further information.