<p>So I have been looking into the 3+3 DPT programs as well as the usual undergrad then grad school. Is the 3+3 any different from just taking a very heavy course load and graduating early? Would it be possible to achieve the 6 years by going the usual route? I ask this because my gpa is pretty average and I wouldn't like to limit my choice of PT schools to my current stats because I really am a much better student than my grades show. </p>
<p>Also, with the 3+3's if I am not liking the school or something can I get my undergrad still and apply for a different grad school when the time comes? Thanks!</p>
<p>Well 3+3’s usually have a guaranteed acceptance where the person does not have to take the GRE and automatically matriculates into the grad DPT program provided they keep a certain GPA, usually a 3.0. With 3+3’s usually you can drop out of the program but the degree that usually accompanies the 3+3 program (atleast for BU’s program) is health studies and is a pretty crappy degree.</p>
<p>Thanks! BU actually has an Athletic Training/DPT dual major right? That school is actually my top choice because of this(even though I doubt I could get in). Thats good to know though because they are the only ones who offer that I believe. Outside of BU though, it’s probably worth the extra year to get the ATC or KIN degree then right? Thanks</p>
<p>Yeah BU does have an AT/DPT program as well. The Health Studies degree comes with the regular 3+3 degree that isn’t quite as jam packed as the AT/DPT program. It would definitely be worth it depending on the area you want to go into for Physical Therapy. If you want to work at a hospital or a nursing home, it might be better to save the money from the extra year of school outside of BU. If you wanna do something for a sports team or some out-patient clinics it might be useful to have an AT degree. I’m a Sargent student but not Physical Therapy so take that for what its worth.</p>