Texas Woman's University

What you'll study

The degree requires 98 credit hours completed over eight consecutive semesters (33 months total, including summers). The program includes five clinical education courses/rotations totaling 32 weeks of supervised clinical experience. Course listings and detailed module names are available in the TWU course catalog.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold or be completing a bachelor’s degree in any major and finish all required prerequisites (grade C or higher) before enrolling. Core prerequisites include:

• Chemistry I & II with labs (8 credits)
• Physics I & II with labs (8 credits; algebra or calculus based)
• Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs (8 credits total, or 4 anatomy + 4 physiology each with lab)
• Algebra or higher (3 credits; statistics not accepted)
• Intro/general Psychology (3 credits)
• Second Psychology: lifespan developmental, abnormal, or physiological (3 credits)
• Medical Terminology (1–3 credits or approved online option)

The admissions committee prefers no more than three outstanding prerequisites at application. Additional recommended coursework includes exercise physiology, advanced physiology, neuroanatomy/physiology and statistics. Required application elements include a PTCAS application by October 15 (PTCAS opens July 1), GRE scores (TWU PT uses super‑scoring; exams must be within five years), documentation of at least 80 hours observing two differently owned physical therapy facilities (minimum 20 inpatient hours and outpatient experience), current BLS CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association, immunizations and testing as required by Texas (including Hepatitis B series, Tdap, MMR, varicella or titer, TB test, Hepatitis C testing and annual flu shot while enrolled), drug testing and criminal background check. TOEFL/English testing is required for applicants whose degrees were issued in a country where English is not the official language. TWU’s School of Physical Therapy requires in‑person delivery of DPT courses; a Denton campus cohort was approved to begin in fall 2025.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for clinical practice as licensed physical therapists and are expected to demonstrate clinical competence, practice management fundamentals, leadership and advocacy skills, and an ability to promote health and wellness in community settings. The program reports graduation, licensure exam pass rates and employment outcomes on its website.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Applicants should consult institutional and external funding sources. Typical avenues include university scholarships, departmental awards, professional association grants, federal aid where eligible, and employer tuition assistance for post‑licensure study; check TWU and PT School pages for current opportunities and eligibility criteria.