Doctor of Physical Therapy

Early Assurance Program with UMN Twin Cities Medical School

  1. Complete your bachelor of arts (BA) from UMN Morris in biology, or an exercise science area of concentration.
  2. As a UMN Morris student, you can recieve early assurance commitment from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Division of Physical Therapy to matriculate to its graduate professional doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program, following undergraduate degree completion and meeting annual benchmark requirements.
  3. Complete your doctor of physical therapy at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Medical School in three years.
Student learning in a classroom setting.

Why follow a UMN Morris graduate pathway?

While a UMN Morris degree prepares you to apply to almost any graduate or professional program you choose, following an established pathway from UMN Morris to grad school gives you an additional advantage. UMN Morris has developed agreements with several colleges at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities that allow you to apply early or accelerate degree completion. Following an established pathway helps you to plan for the future with more certainty.