Partnership: Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University Partnership Programs
The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus
Earn your BA in Biology at Rosemont College before completing your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Saint Joseph’s University to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 3 + 2.5 Partnership Program
With a BA in Biology from Rosemont College and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Saint Joseph’s University, you’ll help to meet the growing need for these skilled and experienced healthcare professionals.
Eligible students will spend three years at Rosemont before transferring to the Saint Joseph’s four year DPT program. While matriculated at Saint Joseph’s University, students will receive their BA in Biology from Rosemont once they have successfully completed all requirements.
Look Forward to a Successful Future
A Rosemont College education emphasizes holistic development, combining rigorous academics with a strong focus on ethical leadership and social responsibility. Our programs prepare students for both professional success and meaningful personal lives. Potential careers include:
- Sports Physical Therapist
- Pediatric Physical Therapist
- Geriatric Physical Therapist
- Orthopedic Physical Therapist
- Neurological Physical Therapist
- Rehabilitation Director
- Clinical Researcher
- Professor or Educator
- Home Health Physical Therapist
- Occupational Health Therapist
- Travel Physical Therapist
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Admission Requirements
- Complete Rosemont’s general education program, including the required courses in the BA in Biology degree program.
- Candidates applying must complete all prerequisite courses listed below.
- Candidates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and a minimum Math/Science GPA of 3.00, based on a 4.00 grading system, with both GPAs calculated on all courses taken and for which the student received a final grade.
- Complete all required preprofessional coursework specified in the attached guide below with a grade of “C” or better.
- Complete any and all remaining DPT admission requirements, including signing the Technical Standards of Physical Therapy form (posted on the SJU DPT website) and submit 2 letters of recommendation. Students are responsible for reading the Program Policy and Procedure Manual prior to matriculation (posted on the SJU DPT website).
- Successfully complete the DPT degree coursework at SJU, as set forth in Exhibit B with a grade of B- or better.
- Submit a letter of intent to enroll in the 3 + 2.5 Program at least one year prior to starting the summer session of the P1 year of the DPT degree program.
- International students are also required to have accomplished one of the following:
- (i) have been studying at an English speaking institution for at least four years prior to the time the 3 + 2.5 Program is sought
- (ii) have earned an overall minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL exam, provided that no single section has a score below 20, or
- (iii) have earned a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
- Meet all applicable requirements and deadlines pertaining to application for admission and payment of tuition and fees.
Prerequisite Courses Required for Admission to SJU’s DPT Program
The equivalencies in the following table are for courses that are required for admission to SJU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.
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Rosemont College BA in Biology Degree Requirement |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BIO 0150 | General Biology I | 3.0 |
| BIO 0151 | General Biology I Laboratory | 1.0 |
| CHE 0142 | General Chemistry I | 3.0 |
| CHE 0143 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1.0 |
| CHE 0145 | General Chemistry II | 3.0 |
| CHE 0146 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1.0 |
| PHY 0100 | General Physics I | 3.0 |
| PHY 0103 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1.0 |
| MAT 0116 | Pre Calculus | 3.0 |
| MAT 0255 | Probability and Statistics I | 3.0 |
| MAT 0256 | Probability and Statistics II | 3.0 |
| PSY 1000+ | Any two psychology courses | 6.0 |
| PSC 0100, PSC 0103, PSY 0100, SOC 0100 | Any two Social Sciences courses that satisfy the Rosemont Core Curriculum Requirement | 6.0 |
| WRT 0110, WRT 0170 | Writing: Any English course that satisfies the Rosemont Core Curriculum requirement. | 3.0 |
Saint Joseph’s University Courses Transferred to Rosemont College
The following table identifies courses in SJU’s DPT program that will be transferred to the home institution in fulfillment of Rosemont’s degree requirements.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Admission Requirements
- Candidates for admission must have a minimum PCAT composite score of 25.
- Candidates applying must complete all required preprofessional coursework with a grade of “C” or better.
- Candidates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 and a minimum cumulative math/natural science GPA of 3.00, with both GPAs calculated based on all courses taken and for which the student received a final grade.
- Candidates must provide evidence showing they shadowed a pharmacist for a minimum of forty hours in a community, hospital, or industry setting.
- Candidates must successfully complete an interview with a Philadelphia College of Pharmacy member.
- Candidate must fill out application and submit all proper transcripts along with a statement of personal and professional goals before the admission deadline.
St Joseph’s University Courses Transferred to Rosemont College
The following table identifies courses in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at St Joseph’s University that will be transferred to Rosemont College in fulfillment of Rosemont’s undergraduate degree requirements.
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Rosemont College BA in Biology Degree Requirement |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BIO 0400 | Molecular Genetics | 3.0 |
| BIO 0401 | Molecular Genetics Laboratory | 1.0 |
| BIO 0335 | Immunology | 3.0 |
| Enacting The Core | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Elective | 3.0 |
St Joseph’s University Doctor of Pharmacy Program
| RX 330 | Foundations of Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| RX 305 | Foundations of Clinical Immunology | 3 |
| RX 310 | Practice Skills 1 | 3 |
| RX 340 | Foundations of Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 | 3 |
| RX 350 | iPSDT 1- Disease Prevention & Self Care | 3 |
| RX 320 | Professional Behavior/Communication 1 | 2 |
| RX 325 | Medication Use System 1 | 3 |
| RX 345 | Foundations of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 | 3 |
| RX 355 | iPSDT 2-Cardiovascular 1 | 3 |
| RX 365 | iPSDT 3- Pulmonary | 3 |
| Total Credits = 130 (minimum of 120 REQUIRED TO GRADUATE FROM ROSEMONT COLLEGE) |