The 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is an accelerated program that allows students from The College at Brockport to complete both their undergraduate degree and their physical therapy doctoral degree in just six years -- rather than the traditional seven -- through a combined degree program with SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.
Physical Therapy is the wave of the future, with job growth increasingly rapidly. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the DPT degree is considered the gold standard in physical therapy education and will drive the future of the profession. In many states physical therapists practice independently, without physician referral. Our program prepares students for this opportunity. SUNY Upstate graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as physical therapists throughout the United States.
The 3+3 DPT program is a combined degree program between SUNY Upstate Medical University and The College at Brockport. Students complete their first three years of study at Brockport. The first year at Upstate Medical University then counts as both the fourth year of undergraduate and the first year of graduate study. After completing their first year at SUNY Upstate, students receive a bachelor's degree from Brockport. Upon successful completion of the two more years of graduate work at Upstate, students are awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Students are able to choose from three approved majors while at The College at Brockport:
Entry-level prerequisite college courses that students must complete at Brockport prior to starting at SUNY Upstate include:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology I and II or one semester each of Anatomy and Physiology | 8* |
| General Biology | 4* |
| General Chemistry I and II | 8* |
| General Physics I and II ** | 8* |
| English (Composition recommended) | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Psychology (Child or Developmental recommended) | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
*All science courses must include labs. **Pre-calculus is a prerequisite for Physics. CPR and First Aid certification are required at the time of matriculation. |
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Admission to the 3+3 DPT program is highly competitive. To be considered student must have:
To apply, high school seniors must apply to the Early Admission Program at SUNY Upstate at the same time they apply to The College at Brockport:
Upon acceptance to both SUNY Upstate and The College at Brockport, students will be guaranteed acceptance into the 3+3 Doctorate of Physical Therapy program provided they maintain performance criteria. Early Admission 3+3 students are NOT required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
For more information about Brockport's 3+3 DPT Program:
Dr. Eileen Daniel
Associate Dean Associate Vice Provost
Division of Academic Affairs
The College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 395-5505
edaniel@brockport.edu
www.brockport.edu
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