Loma Linda University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Admissions Guide (2027)

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: 2027 entry official admissions page
• Start: 2027 cohort official admissions page
• Format: Campus-based entry-level DPT for applicants with a prior bachelor's degree official admissions page
• Application timing: Priority deadline October 1, 2026; final deadline December 1, 2026. official admissions page
• Interview: Selected applicants interview after application review; 40 observation hours must be complete before an interview is granted. official admissions page
• Accreditation context: Loma Linda identifies the prior-bachelor's pathway as its entry-level professional DPT. official admissions page

Admission requirements

For 2027 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: PTCAS followed by Loma Linda secondary application; 3.0 cumulative GPA; published prerequisites; 40 observation hours completed before interview; current supporting materials. 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: Priority deadline October 1, 2026; final deadline December 1, 2026. The programme start information is: 2027 cohort. 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. Selected applicants interview after application review; 40 observation hours must be complete before an interview is granted. official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.

Interview details

Confirmed

Selected applicants interview after application review; 40 observation hours must be complete before an interview is granted. 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 Loma Linda University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Campus-based entry-level DPT for applicants with a prior bachelor's degree. 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?

Priority deadline October 1, 2026; final deadline December 1, 2026. official admissions page

Does Loma Linda use an interview?

Selected applicants interview after application review; 40 observation hours must be complete before an interview is granted. official admissions page

Is the GRE required?

The current official requirements reviewed for this page do not clearly publish a GRE requirement. Confirm the live PTCAS listing before submitting. official admissions page

Sources

• Official source 1 — verified August 23, 2026