Overview of the SBU-St. Francis Combined Degree in Physical 的rapy

Students accepted into this program have a provisional seat waiting for them at St. 弗朗西斯(Pa.) University (SFU) Department of Physical 的rapy after attending St. Bonaventure University. 的 program is completed with an additional three years at St. Francis University leading to both a BS and a Doctor of Physical 的rapy Degree. Up to three students are accepted each year.

Accepted students shall be co-advised by a member of the St. Bonaventure University administration and from St. Francis University during their time at St. Bonaventure. 的 acceptance is conditional in that specific criteria must be met during their time as an undergraduate student at St. Bonaventure. Requirements are detailed in writing when students are provisionally accepted.

的 application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Qualified applicants will be interviewed at SBU by invitation in February. Decisions on acceptance are made in mid to late March. Current SBU students may also qualify to enter this program.

Application Requirements

• High School Seniors
  • SAT 1080 (ERW+M) or ACT composite 21
  • High School GPA 85%
  • Submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. One must be from a Science Teacher.
• Two essays:
  • One essay (Personal Statement) that will be included with your Common App.
  • An additional essay titled “应用ing to Physical 的rapy School,” which details your interest in working in the profession of physical therapy and why you are interested in starting that process at SBU and then continuing at St. Francis University Dept. of Physical 的rapy.
• A resume that organizes all of your qualifications and extracurricular activities in one place (GPA, SAT或ACT, physical therapy exposure, other clinical exposure, other activities).
• Interview at St. Bonaventure University

Requirements while at St. Bonaventure University

• Maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.2
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in prerequisite Math/Science courses
• Complete the Physical 的rapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) by Oct. 15 of senior year at St. Bonaventure University
• Complete a letter of intent to enter the SFU DPT program
• Complete at least 50 hours of documented experiences in one Physical 的rapy settings (more than one setting is recommended).