Penn State and the Jefferson College of Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia jointly offer an accelerated B.S. in Science/Doctorate in Physical Therapy program.

To be considered for this competitive six-year program, you must be a first-year applicant in the highest tenth of your high school class and have a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT (critical reading and math only) from a single test date no later than November of your senior year in high school. Two letters of recommendation are required. From the initial review of applicants who meet these criteria, a limited number of top candidates are selected to continue in the admission process. These finalists are invited for an interview.

Applications for this special program must be received by Undergraduate Admissions no later than November 30. Applications that are received or incomplete after this date cannot be considered.

Students must complete their first three years at Penn State Abington and their final three years at Thomas Jefferson University. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Science with the Life Science option from Penn State Abington will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at the Jefferson College of Health Professions. The Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at Jefferson College of Health Professions.

For More Information

For more information on applying to the program, contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office, The Pennsylvania State University, 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16804-1294 or contact us.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science/Doctorate in Physical Therapy is offered by Penn State's Abington College in cooperation with Jefferson Medical College.

Please note: The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. Please consult the most recent Degree Programs Bulletin for more detailed information.