Pre-Physical Therapy

Physical therapy has become a five-year, masters degree curriculum in most programs in the United States, including the University of North Dakota. The pre-physical therapy program at Dickinson State University has been developed to articulate with the UND program. Students may take one or two years at Dickinson State University before applying for admission to the professional component at UND. Application must be made during the last year of attendance at Dickinson State University. In addition to the coursework required, it is advisable for the pre-physical therapy student to volunteer in a local physical therapy department. Admission to any professional program is the prerogative of the faculty of the institution offering that professional program and Dickinson State University cannot guarantee admission. Contact the Department of Natural Sciences for specific curriculum.