Bellarmine University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Admissions Guide (2027)

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: 2027 entry official admissions page
• Start: 2027 entry official admissions page
• Format: Campus-based, entry-level DPT official admissions page
• Application timing: Applications are reviewed after PTCAS validation; the catalogue says the absolute deadline is around November 1 and directs applicants to PTCAS for the exact annual date. official admissions page
• Interview: A successful interview is required. official admissions page
• Accreditation context: Bellarmine's current catalogue identifies the professional DPT admission contract. official admissions page

Admission requirements

For 2027 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: PTCAS; prerequisite GPA at least 3.0; cumulative undergraduate GPA at least 2.75 or specified exception review; at least six of ten prerequisites complete at submission; 25 PT work/volunteer hours; two references; GRE optional. official admissions page Meeting a minimum makes an application eligible for review; the official source does not promise admission from a minimum alone.

Important dates

The published application timing for 2027 entry is: Applications are reviewed after PTCAS validation; the catalogue says the absolute deadline is around November 1 and directs applicants to PTCAS for the exact annual date. The programme start information is: 2027 entry. official admissions page If the institutional page directs applicants to PTCAS for an exact date, confirm the live PTCAS listing before submission.

How selection works

For 2027 entry, complete the published application requirements before the stated deadline. A successful interview is required. official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.

Interview details

Confirmed

A successful interview is required. official admissions page

Not published

Beyond the details above, the current official source does not publish the exact questions, scoring rubric, or invitation-specific logistics for 2027 entry.

Who this program may suit

This Bellarmine University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Campus-based, entry-level DPT. The main tradeoffs to test against your plans are the entry timing, attendance or immersion expectations, prerequisite profile, and any observation, testing, military, licensure, or interview commitments in the published requirements. official admissions page

Practice and next step

Record a timed response to the clinic-access fairness scenario. Review whether you identify missing information, consider both patients, and explain a defensible decision. Choose one weakness, make one adjustment, record a second response, and compare the two attempts. Continue with the Four-Box path to organize ethical reasoning under pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the application deadline for 2027?

Applications are reviewed after PTCAS validation; the catalogue says the absolute deadline is around November 1 and directs applicants to PTCAS for the exact annual date. official admissions page

Does Bellarmine use an interview?

A successful interview is required. official admissions page

Is the GRE required?

The current official requirements say the GRE is not required or is optional for this cycle. official admissions page

Sources

• Official source 1 — verified August 23, 2026