The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Augusta University is designed to prepare learners to sit for the national licensing examination.*
Classes at AU are scheduled in a traditional weekday format. Starting in Fall 2024, 42 learners will be admitted to the program each August and graduate after 33 months (8 semesters) of continuous full-time study.
*Note: state law regulates the practice of physical therapy. To obtain information on a particular state's practice requirements and eligibility for licensure, contact the state's physical therapy licensing board.
Physical Therapy
Health Sciences Campus
Room 1304
987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912
Prospective learners must have earned a grade of C or higher in all the following prerequisite courses. Please note that candidates may apply before completing all the prerequisite courses but must have a reasonable chance of completing all the requirements by the time of enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Candidates may apply before completing all the prerequisite courses but must have a reasonable chance of completing all the requirements by the time of enrollment in the DPT program.
NO=lab not required. AP credits accepted for pre-requisite courses.
| Course Subject | Course Level | Lab | Semester Hours | Acceptable Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | General or College | Yes | 4 | A&P: COMBINED A&P: SEPARATE A&P: Comparative A&P: Mammalian |
| Physiology | General or College | Yes | 4 | A&P: COMBINED A&P: SEPARATE A&P: Comparative A&P: Mammalian |
| Biology / Biological Science | Introductory | Yes | 4 | Biology: Cell Biology: General |
| Chemistry I | General or College | Yes | 4 | Chemistry: General Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic |
| Chemistry II | General or College | Yes | 4 | Chemistry: General Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic |
| Physics I | General or College | Yes | 4 |
Physics: Mechanics |
| Physics II | General or College | Yes | 4 | Physics: Mechanics Physics: Electricity Physics: Heat Physics: Sound Physics: Light |
| Statistics | General or College | NO | 3 |
Statistics: Math |
| Psychology | General or College | NO | 6 |
Two courses are required. General Psychology is required and the second course upper division with preferred being Developmental Psychology. Both courses must have a Psychology prefix. |
