General Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- cumulative prerequisite course quality point average (QPA) of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale). Grades of D not acceptable
- overall undergraduate QPA of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale)
- applicant demonstrates the ethical, personal and professional qualities to fulfill the role of the physical therapist as determined by review of the applicant’s references and the interview process
- application review begins on November 1; application deadline January 15
- qualified applicants will be called for an informational session
- TOEFL – Minimum score of 550 for all applicants from non-English speaking countries
- meet essential functions: physical, emotional, intellectual, and communication standards
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Course Requirements for entry into the graduate physical therapy program include the
following:
- Biology 2 semesters
(200 or 300 level Human
Anatomy and Physiology courses
do not meet this prerequisite)
- Chemistry 2 semesters
- Psychology 1 semester
(200 level behavioral/social science course)
- Statistics 1 semester
- Human Anatomy with Lab 1 semester
(human gross anatomy recommended; course should be
at 200 or 300 level at four year degree granting institution)
- Human Physiology with Lab 1 semester
- Exercise Physiology (lab recommended) 1 semester
- Physics with Lab 2 semesters
Prerequisites must be completed within five years preceding entrance to the graduate program.