Thomas Jefferson University and Villanova University

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Transfer Agreement
Thomas Jefferson University and Villanova University have entered into an articulation agreement that enables students to earn both the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees in six years after graduation from high school.

Students will apply for admission to the 3+3 DPT program using the regular Villanova undergraduate application. If admitted, students will spend the first three years at Villanova and then proceed to Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University for the final three years of graduate physical therapy coursework. The BS in Biology from Villanova will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. The DPT degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at JCHP.

For more information about the DPT transfer agreement, contact Senior Associate Director of Admissions at JCHP, Don Sharples, donald.sharples@jefferson.edu 215 503-8890, or Allied Health Advisor at Villanova University, Dr. John Friede, john.friede@villanova.edu 610-519-4833. Or visit the Villanova web site at http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/healthprofessions/affiliates/.