Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
[Pages:8]Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
(Taken from school websites; always check school websites to verify requirements) ALL programs require volunteer or paid experience in physical therapy; some require DOCUMENTED verification
Anatomy and Physiology
General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level)
General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics Computer science Psychology
Sociology English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other
Minimum GPA required
Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours
Length of program Application through Web address of school Degree conferred
Alvernia University (Reading)
First class starts Fall 2015 8 credits
3-4 credits
8 credits 8 credits
3 credits
Pennsylvania
Arcadia University
Chatham University
(Glenside)
(Pittsburgh)
2 courses or 1 course physiology + 1 course anatomy
(2 courses prereq. for below) 1 course
e.g. Neuroscience, Anatomy, Histology, Cell Biology 2 courses 2 courses
2 terms OR 1 term physiology + 1 term anatomy 2 terms
2 terms 2 terms
1 course
1 term
DeSales University (Allentown)
First class starts Fall 2015 8 credits
4 credits
8 credits 8 credits
3 credits
6-9 credits Psychol., Soc/Anthropol.,
humanities
3 credits
1 course Psychology + 1 course Sociology,
Anthropology, or Psychol.
1 term Developmental
9 credits Intro + 2 other courses
3.0 overall, science > C in prereqs Yes No Yes 100 minimum
Outpatient + inpatient 3 years Yes
(as of Fall, 2016) alvernia.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dual degree option with MPH
3.0 overall, prereqs. , > C in prereqs (3.0 for all).
Yes No Yes # not specified; > 2 diff. settings
3 years Yes
arcadia.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
3.0; > C in prereqs.
Yes No Yes Required; # not specified
7 semesters Yes
chatham.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
3 credits Exercise Sci. or Physiol. 3.0 overall; 3.2 prereqs.
> C in prereqs Yes No Yes
100 minimum 2 sites 3 years No
desales.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Anatomy and Physiology
General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics Computer science Psychology
Sociology
Ethics English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other
Minimum GPA required
Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address of school Degree conferred
Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
Drexel University (Philadelphia)
1 course in Physiology or 2 courses in A & P
2 courses
Pennsylvania
Duquesne University
Gannon University
(Pittsburgh)
(Erie)
1 semester Human Anatomy
(cadaver dissection recom.) +
1 semester Human Physiology
(200/300 level for both)
2 courses
2 semesters
Lebanon Valley College (Annville)
2 courses OR 1 course. Human physiology +
1 course Human anatomy
2 courses
2 courses 2 courses
1 course
2 courses 2 courses
1 course
2 semesters 2 semesters
1 semester
2 courses 2 courses
1 course
1 course Introductory
1 course
1 semester (200-300 level)
1 course
1 course Introductory or Anthropology
5 courses
3.0; > C in prerequisites > 3.0 in sciences Yes No Yes 50 minimum 2 ? years Yes
drexel.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
CPR Certification
3.0 overall (3.2 preferred) 2.75 in prereqs. Yes Yes (very few) Yes
100 min.; 2 different settings 3 years Yes
duq.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
1 sem. Exercise physiology Kinesiology recom. 3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs. Yes No No Not required 3 years No
See university website gannon.edu
Doctor of Physical Therapy
3.0 overall; 2.5 science > C in sciences Yes No Yes
30 min; 2 different settings 3 years No
See university website lvc.edu
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Anatomy and Physiology General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Psychology
Sociology
Ethics English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other
Minimum GPA required
Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address of school Degree conferred
Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
Misericordia University (Dallas) 8 credits
Pennsylvania
Neumann University (Aston)
Saint Francis University
(weekend format)
(Loretto)
8 credits
8 credits
8 credits
4 credits
Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock) 2 courses
4 credits 8 credits 4 credits 3 credits
Introductory, Developmental, Abnormal - 3 credits each
3 credits Comparative Sociology
1 credit Medical Terminology
3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs. Yes No
Yes, if SAT older than 5 yrs 50 min.; 2 different settings
3 years Yes
misericordia.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
8 credits 8 credits
3 credits 3 credits Pre-calculus
6 credits
6 credits
6 credits
3.0, > B in prereqs.
Yes No Yes 200 minimum 3 years (weekend format) No See university website neumann.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
8 credits 8 credits
3 credits
9 credits Introductory + 2 courses, e.g. Abnormal, Developmental
4 credits Exercise Physiology
3.0 overall, 3.0 prereqs.
Yes No No 80 min.; 2 different settings 3 years No See university website francis.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
2 courses 2 courses 1 course
2 courses
First Aid & Safety course CPR certification 3.0; > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes 100 minimum 3 years No
See university website sru.edu
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Anatomy and Physiology
General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics
Mathematics
Psychology
Sociology
English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other
Minimum GPA required Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address Degree conferred
Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
Temple University (Philadelphia) 8 credits
4 credits
Pennsylvania
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Pittsburgh
(Philadelphia)
8 credits
6 credits OR
Comparative Anatomy +
General Human Physiology
8 credits
8 credits
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 8 credits
8 credits
2 courses 2 courses
3 credits
8 credits 8 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits Behavioral science course with
emphasis on group behavior
3 credits Pre-calc. or calculus
6 credits Abnormal + Developmental
preferred 3 credits social sciences
or a cultural course
6 credits
8 credits 8 credits 3 credits
3 credits Introductory + 3 credits Abnormal OR
Developmental.
8 credits 8 credits
9 credits Includes pre-calculus and
statistics
12 credits in social sciences Includes a minimum of 6 credits
in psychology
3 credits
6 credits
3 credits - Humanities
3.0, > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes
Required; # not specified 3 years Yes
temple.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
3.0 overall, science Yes No No
Required; # not specified 3 years Yes
+ TJU supplemental application jefferson.edu
Doctor of Physical Therapy
3.0 Yes No Yes Required; # not specified 3 years Yes
shrs.pitt.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
3 credits Nutrition 2 credits Medical Terminology
(may be taken online)
Yes No No Required; # not specified 3 years Yes
usip.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Anatomy and Physiology General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level)
General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics
Mathematics Psychology
Sociology Ethics English composition
Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other Minimum GPA required Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address Degree conferred
Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
Pennsylvania
University of Scranton
Widener University
(Scranton)
(Chester)
6 semester hours
2 courses
3 semester hours
1 course
Mammalian/human anatomy
and/or Physiology.
2 courses
8 semester hours
2 courses
6 semester hours
1 course
3 semester hours
1 course (> pre-calculus) 1 course Introductory 1 course advanced
(Abnormal or Developmental)
9 semester hours of social sciences
CPR certification 3.2, > C in prereqs.
Yes Yes No 60 min.; 2 diff. settings 3 years Yes
matrix.scranton.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
9 semester hours of English/Humanities
3.0 Yes No Yes 40 min.; 2 different sites 3 years Yes
widener.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Anatomy and Physiology
General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics
Mathematics Computer science Psychology
Sociology Ethics English composition
Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other Minimum GPA required
Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address Degree conferred
Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
Richard Stockton College of NJ (Pomona)
1 year OR 1 semester anatomy + 1 semester physiology 1 year
New Jersey
Rutgers University
Rutgers University
(University of Medicine and
(University of Medicine and
Dentistry in New Jersey)
Dentistry in New Jersey)
DPT North
DPT South
(Newark)
(Stratford)
8 credits
2 courses
2 courses
1 year 1 year
1 semester Introductory
8 credits 8 credits
3 credits 3 credits Pre-calclulus
3 credits
2 courses 2 courses 1 course
2 courses
3.0; > C in prereqs. (Avg. 3.67)
No (64 credits req.) Yes GRE
80 minimum 3 years Yes
www2.stockton.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
A-B range; > C in prereqs.
Yes No Yes # not specified; 2 different sites 3 years Yes
shrp.umdnj.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
3.0, > B in prereqs.
Yes No Yes # not specified., 2 diff. sites 3 years Yes
shrp.umdnj.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Seton Hall University (South Orange)
8 credits
8 credits 8 credits 3 credits
3 credits Psychology + 6 credits Social and Behavioral Sciences
6 credits English/Communications
3.0 overall and prereqs. ; > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes
50 minimum with PT 4 years (120 credits)
Yes shu.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements
Anatomy and Physiology
General biology Advanced biology
(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics
Computer science Psychology
Sociology
Ethics English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other
Minimum GPA required
Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address Degree conferred
Delaware
University of Delaware (Newark)
2 courses OR 3 credits Human or Mammalian physiology
8 credits
8 credits 8 credits 4 credits recommended 3 credits 3 credits calculus Highly recommended
Maryland
University of Maryland -
University of Maryland - Eastern
Baltimore
Shore (Princess Anne)
8 semester hours or 1 course in
8 semester hours
human anatomy + 1 course in
physiology
4-8 semester hours
4 semester hours
4 semester hrs.: Histology,
Cell biology or Microbiology
8 semester hours
8 semester hours
8 semester hours
8 semester hours
3-4 semester hours
3 semester hours 3-4 semester hours: Trigonometry or higher
3 credits ? Introductory 3 credits upper level Highly rec.
3 credits recom. 3 credits Soc. of Health Care
recom. 3 credits recommended 3 credits Highly recom. 3 credits Public Speaking recom. 3 credits Ethics recom. Biochemistry recommended
(4 credits) > C in prereqs.
Yes No Yes 100 minimum 2.5 years Yes
3 semester hours psychology Develop. or abnormal recom.
1-2 courses that include a knowledge of human behavior
(individual or societal)
CPR + First Aid certification Community service > C in prereqs
Yes No Yes 100 minimum 3 years Yes
3 semester hours Sociology/Psychology
3.0 overall and math/science > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes
50; 2 different sites (25 each) 3 years Yes
udel.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
umaryland.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
umes.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy
Schools that will accept freshmen into a 6 year (3 + 3) entry-level PT program Pennsylvania
Alvernia University (Reading) (3 + 3) DeSales University (Allentown) (3 + 3) - Pending Duquesne University (Pittsburgh) (preferred) (4 + 3 or 3 + 3) Lebanon Valley College (Annville) (preferred) Misericordia University (3.5 + 3) St. Francis University (Loretto) (preferred) Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock) Temple University (Philadephia) Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia) with selected PA schools (not La Salle) University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (freshmen preferred; only take transfer students in 2nd year) University of Scranton Widener University (Chester)
New Jersey
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Newark) with articulated NJ universities (3 + 3)
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