PA · Hybrid
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Doctor of Physical Therapy
Harrisburg, PA · Candidate
Application cycle: 2026-2027 · Directory checked 2026-10-29
Application timing
Final Deadline: June 1, 2027 · Rolling admissions: Yes · Additional timing instructions on the source page.
A past date remains past; no date is advanced to a future year. Confirm whether the program requires submission, completion, or verification by its deadline.
Observation experience
Observation is considered but not required; 20 hours recommended.
View observation settings and accepted experience
PT Experience Acceptable Individuals to Observe
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist (PT) | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Other | Not Accepted | — | — |
PT Experience: Type
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Virtual/Telehealth | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Hybrid In-Person/ Virtual | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
PT Experience: Recognition
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Volunteer | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
PT Experience: Setting Inpatient
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Hospital | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Nursing Home/ Skilled Nursing Facility/ Extended Care Facility | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Rehabilitation/ Sub-acute Rehabilitation | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Other Inpatient Facility | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
PT Experience: Setting Outpatient
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free-standing PT or Hospital Clinic | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Home Health | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Industrial/ Ocupational Health | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| School/ Pre-school | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Wellness/ Prevention/ Fitness Facility | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Other Outpatient Facility | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
PT Experience: Setting Other
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attended PT Session as Patient | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Attended PT Session w/ Family Member | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Observe Non-PT/PTA Healthcare Provider | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Special Olympics Volunteer | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| HOSA: Future Health Professionals PT Competitive Event Participant | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Other | Not Accepted | — | — |
Blank hour limits are unspecified. Narrative conditions may further restrict these categories.
Hours alone do not establish eligibility. Check accepted settings, supervision, verification and completion timing.
GRE
Not required
Save program & plan →Tuition and published program costs
Harrisburg lists $955 per credit and $94,545 total tuition for the Fall 2026 cohort.
Rate period: Fall 2026 cohort
- Fall 2026 cohort only. The Spring 2026 cohort uses a different first-year rate and a semester fee; not combined with this total.
PTCAS COMBINED PROGRAM COST
- In-state
- $94,545
- Out-of-state
- $94,545
Full-program tuition, fees and other program costs combined; not tuition alone or a complete living-cost budget. Reported in cycle 2026-2027; the rate year is not separately specified. Do not substitute this figure for tuition in your budget.
Published prerequisites
Review the official source for minimum grades, outstanding-course limits, substitutions and course recency exceptions.
4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
A&P: Advanced; A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Human; A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Animal; A&P: Comparative; A&P: Mammalian; A&P: Vertebrate; A&P: Any; A&P: Neuroanatomy; A&P: Physiology
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
1 semester credits; Lab: recommended; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
A&P: Exercise Physiology; A&P: Neuroanatomy; Biology: Molecular; Biology: Histology; Biology: General I; Biology: Advanced; Biology: Cell; Biology: General; Biology: Genetics; Biology: Microbiology; A&P: Pathophysiology; Biology: Zoology; Biology: Immunology; Biology: General II; Biology: Embryology; Biology: Any; A&P: Neurophysiology
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
1 semester credits; Lab: recommended; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
A&P: Neurophysiology; Biology: Any; Biology: Embryology; Biology: General II; Biology: Immunology; Biology: Zoology; Biology: Molecular; Biology: General I; Biology: Histology; Biology: Cell; Biology: Advanced; Biology: General; Biology: Genetics; Biology: Microbiology; A&P: Pathophysiology; A&P: Exercise Physiology; A&P: Neuroanatomy; Exercise Physiology
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
1 semester credits; Lab: not required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Chemistry II; Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Inorganic; Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry I; Chemistry: Any; Chemistry: Organic
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
1 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Chemistry II; Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry: Inorganic; Chemistry I; Chemistry: Any; Chemistry: Organic
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
English Composition I; English Composition II; English Composition; Comm: Speech; Comm: Public Speaking; Comm: Communication
1 semester credits; Lab: not required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Physics I; Physics: General; Physics II; Physics: Any; Kinesiology; Biomechanics
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
1 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Physics I; Physics: General; Physics II; Physics: Any; Biomechanics; Kinesiology
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
A&P: Advanced; A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Neurophysiology; A&P: Physiology; A&P: SEPARATE courses
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Psychology: Developmental; Psychology: Any; Psychology: Abnormal; Psychology: General II; Psychology: Life Span Development; Psychology: Social; Psychology: Sports; Psychology: Psychopathology; Psychology: Growth & Development; Psychology: General; Psychology: Child; Psychology: Adolescent; Psychology: Advanced; Psychology: Rehabilitation; Psychology: General I; Psychology: Human Behavior; Psychology: Death & Dying; Psychology: Statistics
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Psychology: Abnormal; Psychology: Advanced; Psychology: Death & Dying; Psychology: General I; Psychology: Human Behavior; Psychology: Rehabilitation; Psychology: Statistics; Psychology: Social; Psychology: General II; Psychology: Life Span Development; Psychology: Developmental; Psychology: Any; Psychology: Adolescent; Psychology: Child; Psychology: General; Psychology: Growth & Development; Psychology: Psychopathology; Psychology: Sports
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
3 semester credits; Lab: not required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Biology: Biostatistics; Business: Statistics; Psychology: Statistics; Mathematics: Statistics
Official sources
PTCAS current-cycle program profile ↗
Official institution tuition / program source ↗