Caldwell University
Caldwell University is a private, accredited Catholic university in Caldwell, NJ offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a vibrant campus life complete with rewarding activities, clubs, and service opportunities.
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Physical Therapy
The degree for a physical therapist is Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), which usually takes three years. Most physical therapy programs require students to have a 4-year undergraduate degree.
Suggested Caldwell Majors
Biology, Exercise Science, Health Science
Common Required Courses
- Two semesters of biology (with lab)
- Two semesters of human anatomy and physiology (with lab)
- Two semesters of general chemistry (with lab)
- Two semesters of physics (with lab)
Individual programs may require additional courses in science, math, humanities, and social sciences.
Caldwell Graduate Acceptances
- College of St. Mary
- Columbia University
- Kean University, Nathan Weiss Graduate College
- Marist University
- Moravian University
- New York College of Medicine
- New York Institute of Technology
- Quinnipiac University, School of Health Sciences
- Rutgers University
- Stockton University
- Temple University
- Touro University
- Tufts University
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Sciences, Samson College of Health Sciences
- Wheeling Jesuit University
Partner Programs:
New York Medical College (4+3 Program)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program
Apply: Early in their junior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: The student does not have to wait for their senior year to know if they have been accepted into the program.
Application requirements: Grades of C+ or better in prerequisite courses, GPA > 3.2, GRE, 100 hours of experience.
Dominican University of New York (4+3 Program)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program
Apply: Early in their senior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: Guaranteed admission for at least two Caldwell students who meet criteria.
Application requirements: Grades of C or better in prerequisite courses, GPA > 3.0, interview, 60 (preferably 100) hours of experience.
Seton Hall University (4+3 Program)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program
Apply: Early in their senior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: Acceptance of up to 10 Caldwell graduates who meet admission requirements.
Application requirements: Grades of C or better in prerequisite courses, GPA > 3.2, and interview.