Students within the EA program will earn both a BS in exercise science and a DPT degree (3 + 3 Combined ES BS/DPT degree).

• When you apply to UB, select "Exercise Science" as your intended major.
• If you meet the DPT EA criteria, you will be contacted by UB's School of Public Health and Health Professions Office of Student Services (OASA) with an EA offer. 
• Apply as early as possible for fullest consideration. EA is offered on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

• Strong cumulative high school GPA (usually above a 93)
• Evidence of strong science high school grades (usually above 90)

You will receive more information directly if you are eligible. You are required to respond to your offer within two weeks of its receipt to ensure your place. 

Early assurance is not the sole route into our DPT program, and ineligibility for early assurance does not imply that you are not qualified for admission to the DPT program.

To best prepare for the pre-physical therapy curriculum, high school students should take math courses and science courses including pre-calculus or calculus, biology, chemistry and physics.

You should have the ability to communicate effectively using both the oral and written English language. Written communication skills will be assessed in a standardized manner. 

You must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5, and a separate prerequisite GPA of 3.0 to maintain your status in the EA program. It is important to know the difference between these GPA types. GPA review will be conducted at the end of the fourth semester. Students who no longer meet the criteria will be notified. Students who are not eligible for early assurance acceptance are still eligible to apply to the program and will be reviewed with all other applicants.  

A minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required before you enter the graduate DPT program. Below are some important things to be aware of:

• All science and math prerequisites are included in the EA GPA, including college courses completed outside UB. 
• You must earn a C- or higher in all prerequisite courses.
  
• You must submit any grade changes within 10 business days after the university’s first official day of grades posted for the semester.
• Appeals may be considered.

Prerequisite GPA Calculator

If you would like to keep track of your prerequisite GPA, please email Jaclyn Levesque at jl388@buffalo.edu for a prerequisite GPA calculator.  

• Completing a minimum of 40 volunteer observation hours
  
• Answering short answer questions and completing a personal statement
• Providing two references - one of which MUST be from a Physical Therapist
• Interview
  

The separate $50 UB application fee is waived for EA students.

For questions, please contact sphhp-oasa@buffalo.edu or call (716) 829-5000.

All admissions requirements are subject to revision and review by the DPT Admissions Committee and may be revised without extensive notice. As a competitive program, admission can be based on the availability of space.

Non-discrimination Policy-UB DPT is committed to a nondiscriminatory admission policy and philosophy.