The Physical Therapy Education Program accommodates multiple points of entry for undergraduate students. For the Rockhurst student, these include freshman pre-admission, Physical Therapy Scholars, and entry during the final year of undergraduate coursework.
Opportunities also exist for the transfer and post-baccalaureate student.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the licensure examination in the state in which they plan to practice. The professional course work leading to the Master of Physical Therapy degree is generally completed over three years of study. The Physical Therapy Education Program offers high school students the opportunity to apply for a freshman pre-admit into the program. Students entering Rockhurst as freshmen may pursue a six-year program leading to the completion of a baccalaureate degree at the end of the fourth year and completion of the master's degree at the end of the sixth year. Students admitted to the program begin their professional studies in the fourth year concurrent with completion of their undergraduate degree.