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Thomas Jefferson University and St. Josephs' University

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Transfer Agreement
Thomas Jefferson University and St. Joseph's 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 St. Joe's undergraduate application. If admitted, students will spend the first three years at St. Joe's 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 or Interdisciplinary Health Studies from St. Joseph's 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.

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Saint Joseph’s University

-SAT (critical reading and math)
1300 or higher
-Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
-Interview with SJU -JSHP joint admissions committee (late winter – early spring)

-Official high school transcripts
-SAT scores
-Personal Statement
-2 letters of reference
-Application fee
-November 30th deadline

Please apply on the Saint Joseph’s University application only

-3 – year B.S. in Biology or Interdisciplinary Health Services
- Credits earned during the first year at JSHP will be counted toward the completion of the SJU University’s B.S. degree

-Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA both overall and in the sciences
-A grade of at least a ‘C’ is required to transfer prerequisite coursework to JSHP

For more information about the DPT transfer agreement, contact Senior Associate Director of Admissions at JSHP, Don Sharples, donald.sharples@jefferson.edu 215 503-8890, or Allied Health Advisor at St. Joseph's University, Connie O'Hara, ohara@sju.edu 610 660-1043. 

 

 



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