MA · Hybrid
Tufts University - Boston, MA
Boston, MA · Accreditation
Application cycle: 2026-2027 · Directory checked 2026-10-29
- PTCAS says the higher repeated-course grade is used; the institutional page says the most recent acceptable grade. Confirm which policy controls.
- The institutional page describes 3.0 as recommended with limited exceptions; PTCAS labels 3.0 minimum. Do not use this as an automatic eligibility rejection.
- The lab table lists labs for all six biology/chemistry/physics courses; narrative permits four of six. Confirm an individual course plan.
Latest admissions source review
Confirm your lab combination and repeated-course GPA treatment with Boston admissions.
The current Boston admissions page and PTCAS still differ on repeated-course grading and GPA exceptions. The school page itself lists labs for all six biology/chemistry/physics courses but separately permits four of six. Neither source establishes which statement supersedes the other.
Questions still requiring confirmation- Will my specific biology, chemistry and physics lab combination meet the four-of-six narrative rule despite the table's lab labels?
- For repeated prerequisites, will the most recent acceptable grade or another method be used?
- If my GPA is below 3.0, am I eligible for holistic consideration in this cycle?
Application timing
February 16, 2027: Verified by 11:59 p.m. ET For Summer 2027 entry, priority is November 16, 2026 and final is February 16, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Required materials must be verified by the deadline. The program recommends submitting three to four weeks earlier; processing time is not an extension.
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
Forty hours with a licensed PT are needed for a complete application; paid work can count. Upload documentation identifying the applicant, hours, supervisor, signature, and PT license. Time as a patient does not satisfy the required 40.
View observation settings and accepted experience
PT Experience Acceptable Individuals to Observe
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist (PT) | Required | 40 | — |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Other | Not Accepted | — | — |
PT Experience: Type
| Experience | Policy | Min. hours | Max. hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | Required | 40 | — |
| 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 | Not Accepted | — | — |
| Attended PT Session w/ Family Member | Accepted/Considered | — | — |
| Observe Non-PT/PTA Healthcare Provider | Not Accepted | — | — |
| Special Olympics Volunteer | Not Accepted | — | — |
| HOSA: Future Health Professionals PT Competitive Event Participant | Not Accepted | — | — |
| 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.
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Save program & plan →Tuition and published program costs
$19,128 per semester, flat rate; subject to approval. Fees additional.
Rate period: Effective July 2026; June 2027 entering cohort
Student fees are listed separately: summer I $54, summer II $68, fall $270 and spring $270. Health insurance is additional unless appropriately waived.
- The Boston admission page associates this table with students entering June 2027 and rates effective July 2026.
- The page states that rates are subject to approval and tuition can change annually.
- Do not multiply the semester rate by seven to present a guaranteed program total.
- The linked Boston financial fact sheet on Box was not accessible with the research tool.
PTCAS COMBINED PROGRAM COST
- In-state
- $135,493
- Out-of-state
- $135,493
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
Boston requires seven of ten prerequisites at application and completion documentation by May 21, 2027. A&P has a ten-year recency rule and required labs. The lab table and narrative differ for the other sciences; request a course-specific decision. Repeated-course grading and the treatment of a GPA below 3.0 also differ between sources.
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Human; A&P: Physiology; A&P: Advanced
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Human; A&P: Physiology; A&P: Advanced
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Biology: General; Biology: General I; Biology: Genetics; Biology: Microbiology; Biology: Histology; Biology: Molecular; Biology: Embryology; Biology: General II; Biology: Immunology; Biology: Advanced; Biology: Cell
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Biology: General; Biology: Genetics; Biology: Microbiology; Biology: Molecular; Biology: General II; Biology: Advanced; Biology: Histology; Biology: Cell; Biology: Immunology; Biology: Embryology
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Chemistry I; Chemistry: Organic
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Chemistry II; Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry: Organic; Chemistry: Inorganic; Chemistry: Any
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Physics I; Physics: General
4 semester credits; 6 quarter credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Physics II; Physics: Any
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
3 semester credits; 4 quarter credits; Lab: not required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Psychology: Abnormal; Psychology: Developmental; Psychology: Life Span Development; Psychology: Growth & Development; Psychology: Rehabilitation; Psychology: Sports; Psychology: General II; Psychology: Adolescent; Psychology: Child; Psychology: General; Psychology: Psychopathology; Psychology: Advanced; Psychology: Human Behavior; Psychology: Any; Psychology: Social; Psychology: General I; Psychology: Death & Dying
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
3 semester credits; 4 quarter credits; Lab: not required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.
Accepted course categories
Mathematics: Statistics; Biology: Biostatistics; Psychology: Statistics; Business: Statistics; Research Design
Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.
Accreditation entries linked to this profile
- Tufts University - Boston, MA — Boston, MA · Accreditation
A shared profile does not establish identical requirements or tuition at every campus. Confirm your intended campus and entry term.
Official sources
PTCAS current-cycle program profile ↗
Institutional prerequisite page linked by PTCAS ↗
CAPTE / APTA accreditation directory ↗