WPUNJ/UMDNJ

3 + 3 Pre-Physical Therapy Program

The Department of Biology at William Paterson University (WPUNJ) in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) has established a collaborative 3 + 3 program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from William Paterson University and the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry after completion of a six year joint program. Successful students will spend three years (or the time required to complete 101 credits) in the Pre-Physical Therapy program at WPUNJ fulfilling the requirements for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UMDNJ.*

The following requirements must be completed at William Paterson:

Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to be competitive for admission to the Physical Therapy program at UMDNJ. A GPA of 3.3 is preferred.

Three Year Suggested Course Sequence

 * admission to the Physical Therapy Program at UMDNJ is not guaranteed.

** University policy requires that at least 30 of the 101 total credits shall be completed at WPU. Further, half the ‘major’ courses (20 of 40 credits), including at least 8 credits of biology, must be taken at WPU.

Students accepted in the Physical Therapy Program at UMDNJ will receive the BS from William Paterson University after the completion of the first year and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree after the completion of the program.

Students not admitted to the Physical Therapy after their 3rd year of study in the Pre-PT program, may complete the Biology or Biotechnology major within the 4th year at William Paterson University.

ADDITIONAL FACTS ABOUT THE
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY/DOCTOR OF
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM AT WPUNJ/UMDNJ

1. The primary advantage for a student in this articulated program is that it reduces one year of schooling.  Students who apply to UMDNJ from non-articulating schools must have a bachelor’s degree.
2. UMDNJ has a total of approximately 50 slots available each year.
3. The GRE is required for admission and letters of recommendation from Physical Therapists for whom the applicant has worked or volunteered.
4. Applicants should contact Dr. Leonard who will help them with their application packets. Applications for UMDNJ’s Physical Therapy program are available online at http://shrp.umdnj.edu/admissions/documents/ApplicationforAdmission_000.pdf
5. Students should apply to UMDNJ well before the October 1 st application deadline, in their third year. 
6. Tuition for the UMDNJ, DPH PT program is available on their website at http://shrp.umdnj.edu/programs/mpt/fina.html.
7. Undergraduate financial aid will end when the student completes the program at William Paterson University.
8. After the required 100+ credits at WPUNJ, the number of credits required in the Physical Therapy program at UMDNJ is 110, with a required summer semester at the beginning of the program.
9. The contact person for the Admission Committee at UMDNJ is Ms. Nancy Kirsch, MA, PT, Associate Professor and Admissions Coordinator. She can be reached at KIRSCHN@UMDNJ.EDU