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Thomas Jefferson University and Immaculata University

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Transfer Agreement
Thomas Jefferson University and Immaculata 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 Immaculata undergraduate application. If admitted, students will spend the first three years at Immaculata and then proceed to Jefferson School of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University for the final three years of graduate physical therapy coursework. The BS in Biology from Immaculata will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson School of Health Professions. The DPT degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at JSHP.

College	Admission Requirements	Application Requirements & Deadline	Curriculum Options	Curriculum Requirements
Immaculata University	-SAT (all 3 sections) 1650 or higher -Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher -Interview with Immaculata Univ.-JSHP joint admissions committee (late winter - early spring)	-Official high school transcripts -SAT scores -Essay -Activities Resume (to include PT hours) -Application fee -December 15th deadline.	-3 – year B.S. in Exercise Science/Pre-PT -Credits earned during the first year at JSHP will be counted toward the completion of the Immaculata University’s B.S. degree in Biology	-Students must earn at least a 3.0 overall GPA -A grade of at least a ‘C’ is required to transfer prerequisite coursework to JSHP

For more information about the DPT transfer agreement, contact:

Barbara M. Gallagher, B.S. M.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
bgallagher@immaculata.edu
610-647-4400 Ext. 3737

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