Our partnership with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) provides you with an opportunity to obtain both a bachelor's degree in biology or sport and exercise science from WLC and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) from RFU in just six years instead of the usual seven or eight.
You’ll complete three years of coursework at WLC - or, if you prefer, the traditional four years - then transition to RFU for your last three years.
This accelerated program is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, allowing you to complete your doctorate degree in physical therapy a year or two earlier than typical, saving you tuition expenses and allowing you to enter the workforce with an advanced degree and begin earning income sooner.
Forbes recently ranked physical therapy as one of the ten “happiest jobs.” Physical therapists are also in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 40,400 PT jobs will be added across the country in the next ten years, a rate well above the national average (anticipated 17% growth rate, much faster than average job outlook).
Our close affiliation with RFU means you will not need to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that is required of most D.P.T. programs. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 is required. Our partnership does not offer direct entry, therefore admission to RFU is competitive.
