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INFORMATION ON PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (3 semester hours/credits = 5 quarter credits)

State University Qrt/ Sem

GPA GRE Biology Chemistry Physics Statistics Psychology Math English Volunteer Hours

Other

AL U of Alabama at Birmingham

Sem 3.0 500 V500 Q

16 hoursinc human phys

9 hours 9 hours 3-4 hours 9 hours 3 Pre-calc w/ trig

6 hours

AL U of South Alabama

Sem 3.0 Completed in past 5 yrs.

12 hours inc micro & human phys

6 hours 6 hours 3 hours 6 hours 6 hours 50 hrs Interview Required. 3 hours social sciences

AZ Arizona School of Health Science

Sem 2.7 12 hours inc Human phys

6 hours 6 hours 9 hours 3 hours Algebra

6 hours 2 references (Advisor and Physical Therapist). Professional Resume

AZ Northern Arizona Univ

Sem 8 human phys 6 inc organic and bio. 8 inorganic

8 hours

AR U of Central Arkansas

Sem 3.0 22 hours (4 general, 6 human phys, 3 nuroscience, 4 histology, 3 micro)

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours Computer literacy and 1 hour of medical terminology

CA Azusa Pacific University

Sem 3.0 1500 300 hours 3 recommendations

CA California State U, Fresno

Sem 3.0 15 hours inc Human phys, neuroanatomy, neurophys

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 100 hours 9 semesters electives

CA California State U, Long Beach

Sem 24 hours (3pathology,11 human phys,10 general)

13 hours inc general and organic

8 hours 3 hours 6 hours

CA U of California Sacramento

Sem 3.0 27 hours: neuroanatomy, neurophys,kinesiology, human devlop., execise phys

5 hours 6 hours 3 hours 6 hours 100 hours 3 hours in Communication

CA Chapman U Sem 3.0 15 hours inc human phys

9 hours 9 hours

CA Loma Linda Qtr 3.3 Human anatomy General chem. With lab

6 hours 80 hours

CA Mount St Mary’s College

Sem 3.0 500 V500 Q

4 hours human anatomy4 hours upper Biology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 9 hours Baccalaureate degree

CA Samuel Merritt College

17 hours kinesiology, exercise phys,

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 3 hours + elective and social science elective.

3 hours Experience in physical therapy in-patient, letters of recommendation and applications essays

CA San Francisco State University

3.0 Less than 5 five years old.Min. 1500

3 hours human anatomy4 hours human phys3 hours microbio3 hours kinesiology

10 hours organic & 3 hours organ

8 hours 3 hours 3 hours 150 hours Bachelor’s degreeReccomended-3 hours organ Chemistry3 hours exercise phys3 hours motor learning3 hours neuroanatomy3 hours intro to computers3 hours biomedical ethics3 hours developmental psychology

CA U of Southern California

3.0 500 V500Q500 A

4 courses human anatomy and human phys

2 semesters college chem. (organic/bio chem. preferred)

2 semesters college

2 courses 1 course 1 course (composition)

Baccalaureate degreeInternational students take TOEFL1 additional course Eng Lit. or Hist.Recommended- Kinesiology, exercise physiology, child development, motor learning, neurobiology, physiological psychology, general biology, cross-culture course in sociology

CA U of Pacific Sem 16 hours- 8 hours 8 hours 6 hours 6 hours Baccalaureate degree

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INFORMATION ON PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (3 semester hours/credits = 5 quarter credits)State University Qrt/

SemGPA GRE Biology Chemistry Physics Statistics Psychology Math English Volunteer

HoursOther

4 general4 anatomy4 physiology4microbiology (w/labs)

Observational work in physical therapy clinical settingsMake take GRE3 hours computer literacy and medical terminology

CA Regis Univ Sem 3.0 3 hours human anatomy3 hours human physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours (development and abnormal recommended)

3 hours Baccalaureate degree and a field other than physical therapyMust show evidence of computer literacyNeeds three recommendations- at least one academic and one clinical

CA Western U of Health Sciences

Sem Req.

CO University of Colorado Health Science Center

Sem Score of 1500 with a minimum of 500 on each part

8 hours, 4 in human anatomy & physiology

8 hours 8 hours All required work must be taken within 7 years of applying. A minimum of courses in humanities and social science is recommended.

CT Sacred Heart University

Sem Not req. 8 credits and 8 credits of anatomy & physiology

8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 6 credits 3 credits

CT University of Hartford

Sem 3.0 Minimum of 500 in each section

4 credits, 4 credits in anatomy, 3-4 credits in exercise physiology

12 credits 8 credits 3 credits 9 credits (introduction, abnormal and developmental

3 credits in calculus

9-12 credits of Social Science and 9-12 credits of Humanities

DE University of Delaware

Sem 8 hours with 3 hours of anatomy and physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours 3 hours 100 hours

DC George Washington University

Sem 6 hours of anatomy and physiology

6 hours 3 hours 6 hours 6 hours 3 hours of Medical Terminology, 3 hours of Computer Science, 3 hours of Humanities or Social Science and 24 hours of additional electives

DC Howard University

Sem 4 hours in each, biology, human anatomy and human physiology

8 hours 5-8 hours 4 hours 3 hours 7 hours 9 hours 80 hours 2 hours of PE, intro to physical therapy, and medical terminology. 3 hours of allied heath core course, humanities, human growth and dev., sociology, first aid and CPR, intro to computers, afro-American studies, and principles of reasoning.

FL Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University

Sem 12 hours inc human phys

8 hours 8hours 3 hours 3 hours 10 hours 3 hours in human growth& development

FL Florida Gulf Coast Univ

Sem 11 hours inc Anatomy and Phys

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours inc developmental

FL Nova Southeastern University

Sem 2.5 8 hours 9 hours 8 hours 6 hours 6 hours 5 hours 3 hours communication, 3 hours human growth & development, 9 hours humanities, Anatomy & phys is strongly recommended

FL U of Central Florida

3.0 Quantitative score of 1000

Biology I & II, Human Anatomy & Phys I & II

Chemistry I & II Physics I & II

Statistics I General and Developmental

10 hours

FL U of Florida Sem 3.0 3 semesters inc human Phys

2 semesters 2 semesters

1 semester

General and Developmental

Algebra

FL U of Miami Sem 3.0 500 on all three parts

1 semester of General Bio and 2 semesters of human anatomy and phys


1 semester

1 semester 1 semester 100 hours 3 recommendations, an essay on why you chose PT, and personal interview

FL U of North Florida

Sem 3.0 1000 composite

3 sem inc Human Phys


1 semester

2 semester inc lifespan

10 hours




HoursOther

on verbal and quantit

development

FL U of South Florida

3.0 1000 composite on verbal and quantitative


FL U of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Sem 16 hours inc anatomy and phys

8 hours 8 hours

GA Armstrong Atlantic State University

2.75 800 composite on verbal and quantitative

2 terms in Anatomy and Phys

2 terms 2 terms 1 term

GA Emory University

Sem 2.8 Composite 1500

6 hours human anatomy and phys

4 hours 3 hours Basic Knowledge of word processing, communications, & database is required

GA Georgia State University

2.75 recommended Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

100 hours Basic knowledge of word processing, communications, & database is required

GA Medical College of Georgia

2.8 overall or 3.4 for the last 60 quarter hours

1,000 combined verbal and quantitative

I course (w/lab) I course (w/lab) 1 year (w/ lab)

Six courses in humanities, one of which must be psychology

I courses anatomy & physiology (w/lab)

GA North Georgia College and State University

400 in all three sections or a min. MAT score of 44

1 year general (w/lab)

1 year general (inorganic w/lab)

1 year general (w/lab)

Elementary

Strongly recommended

Pre-calculus or calculus

Recommended upper- division Human Physiology, Research Methods & Human Growth & Development

ID Idaho State University

3.0 3 courses upper-division

2 courses (w/lab) 2 courses (w/lab)

1 course 1 course upper-division

3 courses in anatomy & physiology (w/lab) & clinical experience of 80 hours is required in at least two physical therapy settings required

IL Bradley University

Sem 3.1 2 years 1 year 1 year Recommended Essay, skills in computer literacy, word processing, statistics, kinesioogy, communication & medical terminology required

IL Governors State University

Sem 2.75 Must be completed

1 year (w/lab) 1 year general (w/lab)1 year organic (w/lab)

1 year trigonometry based or higher (w/lab)

1 semester

1 semester general1 semester developmental1 semester abnormal

One semester of computer science, human physiology & anatomy required. Essay & three letters of recommendations also required

IL Midwestern University

Sem 2.75 8 hours (w/lab) 8 hours (w/ lab) 8 hours 3 hours 12 hours of social and behavioral sciences

3 hours 9 hours 13 hours of general education electives (including 1 hour in ethics) required

IL Northern Illinois University

Sem 3.6 8 hours 8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 9 hours (include abnormal and developmental)

3 hours trigonometry

5 hours of anatomy & physiology required.50 hours experience in a physical therapy setting, two references, on-site interview & writing samples also required

IL Northwester Sem 2.75 Must be 12 hours 8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 12 hours 3 hours 3 hours




HoursOther

n University completed calculus composition/writing & 3 hours speech/public speaking

IL The Herman M. Finch University of Health Science (The Chicago Medical school)

“C” average

Must be completed

1 course of general (w/lab)

1 year 1 year 6 courses humanities (include 3 different courses)

1 year 40 hours in a physical therapy practice setting

Computer literacy & 1 course human anatomy & 1 course human physiology is required

IL The University of Illinois Chicago

Sem 4.4 on a 5.0 scale

2 semester (w/lab) 2 semesters (w/lab)

2 semesters (w/lab)

1 semester

1 semester 1 semester calculus

15 hours in each of three physical therapy facilities; two letters of recommendation & one essay on a topic specified in the application required

IN Indiana University

Decisions for qualified applicants occurring on a “rolling basis,” & generally within one month of receipt of completed application

IN University of Evansville

Sem 3.0 26 ACT1200 SAT

7 hours general (w/lab)8 hours anatomy/physiology (w/lab)

4 hours organic (w/lab)

10 hours (w/lab)

3 hours 3 hours 1 hour medical terminologyExposure to physical therapy- volunteer or employmentPersonal interview, recommendations, and in campus writing assignment required

IN U of Indianapolis

Sem 3.49 450 V600 Q630 A

9-12 hours including: human anatomy, physiology

6-8 hours 6-8 hours 3-4 hours 3-4 hours Baccalaureate degree6-8 hours behavioral science documentation of computer literacy

IN Clarke College

IO Des Moines U

Sem 3.0 Do not require

12 hours including: 1 course human anatomy & 1 course human physiology (all w/lab)

8 hours (w/lab) 8 hours(w/lab)

One course

3 courses including general, abnormal, and one other upper division course

2 courses composition/speech

2 Humanities coursesPersonal interviews

IO St. Ambrose U

IO The U of Iowa

Sem 3.0 3 hours human physiology12 hours biology/zoology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours Baccalaureate degree

KS The U of Kansas Medical Center

Sem 3.0 450 V450 Q450 A

2 sem. (w/lab)1 sem mammalian or human physiology(w/lab)

2 sem. (w/lab) 2 sem. (w/lab)

1 course 1 course in each:-general psychology-upper-lever psychology-normal development-sociology

1 sem.1 course: algebra /trig. Or calc/pre-calc

2 courses composition1 course speech

20 hours observation PT clinic (8 of those 20 must be in an acute care setting)

Baccalaureate degreeRed Cross Certification in standard or advancedCurrent CPR certification3 personal references

KS Wichita State U

Sem. 3.0 2 Sem. (w/lab)8-10 hours human anatomy and physiology (w/lab)

2 Sem. (w/lab) 2 Sem. (w/lab)

1 Sem. 1 course 3 credit-hour courses in each: math, college trig.,

20 hours observation in PT setting

Baccalaureate degree60 hours graded undergrad. Academic work1 Sem Ethics12 hours other humanities/social sciences1 course sociology12 hours other sociology courses




HoursOther

KY Bellarmine U

KY U of Kentucky

2 sem, general2 sem animal/zoology

2 sem, (w/lbs) 2 sem, (w/lbs)

2 sem general and developmental

1 sem 50 hours documented and confirmed observation, volunteer or aide experience

1 sem medical terminologyPersonal interview

LA Louisiana State U Health Science cente

Sem. 3.0 1200 3 sem, anatomy, physiology, advanced bio., 8 sem., bio/zoolog

8 sem. (w lab) 6 sem. Hrs.

3 sem. 6 sem 6 sem algebra level or above, 8 sem. Physics

3 sem. English composition, 6 sem. English composition

60 hours 3 sem of public speaking, computer science

ME Husson College

3.0

ME University of New England

MD University of Maryland-Baltimore

3.47

MD University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

Sem 3.0 4 sem., zoology, cell biology, or microbio w/lab, 8 sem. Human anatomy and physiology

8 sem., 8 sem 3 sem 3 sem 4 sem (trigonometry or higher)

Three letters of recommendation

MD American Internation College

3.2 w/ science GPA 3.0

Three letters of recommendation (one from a physical therapist) an essay detailing reasons for choosing physical therapy as a profession and a personal interview

MD Boston University

Sem 3.0 Min. 500 in each verbal, quantitative, and analytical

1 sem, bio (w/lab) 2 sem., anatomy and physiology exercise physiology

2 sem 1 sem, , 1 sem 1 sem. Abnormal and developmental

MD MGH Institute of Health Professions

Sem C or better

1 sem, biology w/lab, anatomy w/lab, human physiology exercise physiology

1 year 1 year 1 sem 1 sem, developmental, abnormal

10 hours of exposure to physical therapy, include observation, volunteer or paid work experience

GRE, 3 essays and 3 references

MD Northeastern University

Freshmen level, high school grades, SAT,

MD Simmons College

Sem 3.0 Required 3 sem. (w/lab) 2 sem. (w/lab) 2 sem. (w/lab)

1 sem. 1 sem. 100 hours of experience, vol. or paid, in a health care setting

MD Springfield College

3.0 Required 8 credits (w/lab) 8 credits (w/lab) 8 credits (w/lab)

3 credits 3 credits exercise, normal, abnormal, & sociology

3 credits advanced

Required 3 credits computer science, 8 credits anatomy, 12 credits aesthetic, physiology (w/lab), &12 credits spiritual studies

MA University Sem. 3.0 Min. score 8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 9 hours 35 hours of 3 letters of reference. 3 hours of




HoursOther

of Massachusetts Lowell

of 1,300 experience paid or vol.

kinesiology, pharmacology, sociology, & computers. 4 hours of exercise physiology, 8 hours of anatomy & physiology.

Andrews University

Sem. 3.0 80 hours clinical observation

A 3-year prerequisite program completing 92 semester credits of science and general courses with at least 15 upper division credits from 3 or more content areas.

MI Central Michigan University

Sem. 3.0 9 hours 8 hours (inorganic w/lab, organic or biochemistry w/lab)

8 hours (w/lab)

9 hours (including developmental)

3 hours Recommended 2 letters of recommendation

MI Grand Valley State University

3.0 1 course 1 course general, 1 course organic, & 1 course biochemistry

2 course (w/lab)

1 course 1 course introductory & 1 course life-span developmental

1 course 50 hours of observational experience

2 letters of recommendation.One course of each: human anatomy (w/lab), human physiology (w/lab), human patho-physiology, research design, & introductory sociology.

MI Oakland University

3.0 Required 4 credit (w/lab) 4 (w/lab) 4 credit (w/lab)

4 credits 8 credits including introductory and developmental

Through pre- cal. level

2 course in Rhetoric/Composition & 5 courses in Humanities/ Social Sciences

Required 2 letters of reference. 4 credits in human anatomy, physiology, & exercise physiology.

MI University of Michigan- Flint

Organism, cell, & principles of

Principles of, fundamentals of organic & introduction to biochemistry

College I & College II

General, Basic & Biostatistics

2 courses Pre-Calculus

1 course in word processing, using a computer system, introductory quantitative analysis laboratory, sociology

Wayne State University

3.0 Current first aid and CPR certification is required

MN College of St. Catherine

3.0 Required 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 3 credits 6 credits 4 credits Trigonometry level or higher

160 hours paid or volunteer

Letters of recommendation,& essays. 4 credits in human/vertebrate anatomy, human/ mammalian physiology and a medical terminology course.

MI College of St. Scholastica

2.7 Writing assessment, interpersonal skills assessed by interviews, and letters of recommendation

A full year of Human Anatomy and Physiology

One full year One full year

One course

One course in both Developmental Psychology and Abnormal Psychology

One course in Research Methods

None Ninety-six Credit hours total one course in each of the following: Kinesioloy, Medical Terminology, and Patho-physiology,

MI Mayo School of Health Related Sciences

3.0* and a 3.0 GPA in Sciences

Required Human Anatomy and Human Physiology both w/ labs

Two courses with a lab in each

Two courses with a lab in each

One course

Four courses in social science including: 2 in Psychology, 1 in Sociology, and 1 in Anthropology

None None Must have a minimum of 100 hours of observational or actual work experience in physical therapy

A baccalaureate degree is required for admission. Plus a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation course

MI University of Minnesota

3.0 Required Prerequisite course, Anatomy, and Physiology

Prerequisite course

Prerequisite course

Prerequisite course

Prerequisite course

Prerequisite course in Calculus

None Previous exposure (volunteer or work) in health care.

Must have letter of recommendation, personal narrative. Also a baccalaureate degree in any major is required. No application fee for Pt Program, though at $50 fee is required for application to the




HoursOther

Graduate school.MS University

of Mississippi Medical Center

Required Two courses in Biology or Zoology

Two courses Two courses

One course

Two courses and one must be abnormal psychology

One course of college Algebra

Two course in English Composition

Must provide evidence of observation in a minimum of two physical therapy clinical departments for a total of 40 hours (additional are encouraged)

Must have a baccalaureate degree, 2 courses in social studies, humanities. 1 course in anatomy (comparative), Introductory sociology, fine arts, speech, and physiology. An interview, a resume, autobiographical sketch, first aid certification and computer proficiency are also required.

KS Rockhurst University

3.0 for GPA and for sciences

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Must have course in the following as well: speech, interpersonal communication, ethics, philosophy, humanities, social sciences, anatomy and physiology.

MO Southwest Baptist U

Sem 3.0 in prerequisites, 2.75 overall

required 2 sem general (w/lab) including general, anatomy, physiology

2 sem general (w/lab)

2 sem general (w/lab)

1 course 2 courses, excluding psychological statistics

General requirements in Eng. comp.

40 hours documented PT observation experience

Baccalaureate degreePatho-physiology highly recommended. Computer Applications course or documented computer literacy.Well balanced foundation in liberal arts is recommended

MO U of Missouri Columbia

Sem 3.6 Required 5 hours bio5 hours physiology

5 hours 8 hours 6 hours Additional science, math and social sciences are required.

MO Washington U

Required 1 year 1 year (w/lab) 1 year (w/lab)

1 year (including abnormal psychology)

1 year (including English composition)

Baccalaureate degreeCPR and first aid certification required Courses in anatomy, physiology, trigonometry, statistics, social sciences, and humanities are also required.

MT U of Montana Missoula

Sem 3.52 3 hours bio3 hours upper division systemic physiology3 hours Microbiology8 hours anatomy8 hours physiology

8 hours 10 hours 4 hours 12 hours- must include abnormal psychology

3 hours composition

2 hours public speaking12 hours sociology, must include abnormalCPR and first aid certification required.

NE Creighton University

Required 8 hours (w/lab) 8 hours (w/lab) 8 hours (w/lab)

6 hours of composition

40 observation hours in physical therapy

3 hours of human or mammalian physiology, 6 hours of theology & three letters of recommendation

NE University of Nebraska Medical Center

3.0 Required 1 year (w/lab) 1 year (w/lab)

1 course of anatomy & 1 course of physiology.

NV University of Nevada- Las Vegas

2.75 Composite score of 1,000 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections

100 hours exposure to physical therapy

3 letters of recommendation & autobiographical statement describing the student’s professional goals.

NH Notre Dame College

Sem. 2.8 4 credits 4 credits each of general, organic and biochemistry

8 credits 3 credits 6 credits 3 credits pre-calculus

8 credits of anatomy & physiology & 3 credits of patho-physiology

NJ Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

3.0 500 on each general test

2 lecture/lab course 2 lecture/lab course

2 lecture/lab

1 lecture course

6 lecture courses

1 lecture course

In at least 2 areas of physical therapy practice

2 lecture/lab course in human anatomy & physiology. 6 lecture courses in sociology & humanities. Three letters of recommendation & personal statement.

NJ The Richard




HoursOther

Stockton College of New Jersey

NJ University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

A-B range

Satisfactory scores on all three sections

8 credits 8 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Calculus

Required 8 credits anatomy & physiology

NM University of New Mexico- School of Medicine

Sem 3.0 Required & separate writing assessment portion

8 hours general & 4 hours microbiology

8 hours general & 4 hours organic/ biochemistry

8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours 3 hours nutrition, 8 hours anatomy/physiology

NY Clarkston University- New York

Sem 3.0 2 semesters (w/lab) 2 semester (w/lab)

2 semester (w/lab)

1 semester

1 semester general, abnormal or health, & developmental

1 semester calculus

20 hours Three letters of recommendation, an essay & personal interview. 1 semester of computer literacy.

NY Columbia University

12 hours including; anatomy and physiology

6 hours 6 hours 3 hours 6 hours general & 3 hours abnormal

12 hours humanities including; literature & writing

3 hours sociology. Current first-aid & CPR certification

NY Daemen College

2.8 Required Required Required Required Required Advanced composition required

120 hours of vol. or paid

Physiology & gross anatomy required

NY Hunter College

Sem 3.0 2 semesters 2 semesters 2 semesters

1 semester

2 semesters 1 semester college level

1 sem 75 hours CPR cert, personal essay, and interview

NY Ithaca College

Sem 3.0 11 credits inc anatomy

8 credits inc organic chem

8 credits 3 credits college algebra or higher

3 writing, 3 English lit

3 computer science, 3 history or politics, 3 speech communication, 3 philosophy, 3 anthropology, 6 sociology/finearts/relifion/ or language

NY Long Island University

Sem 3.0 4 anatomy and physiology

8 credits inc organic chem

8 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits pre-calc

6 credits composition. 6 credits lit,

40 hours 6 credits philosophy, 6 credits history, 3 credits speech, 3 credits anthropology/sociology

NY Mercy College

Sem 4 credits in each: anatomy, human phys, kinesiology, neuro-science, general bio I &II.

4 credits chem. I & II

4 credits Physics I & II

3 credits 3 credits of developmental

NY Nazareth College of Rochester

3.0

NY New York Institute of Technology

3.0 2 course biology I& II, 1course Human Phys

2 courses 2 courses 1 course 1 course abnormal psych

1 course algebra/ trig

100 hours

NY New York Medical College

Sem 3.3 Required 1 semester bio, 2 semester anatomy and phys


1 semester

2 semesters inc developmental and abnormal

50 hours Interview, 3 recommendations, essay, and resume

NY New York University

Sem 3.0 Minimum combined score of 1,000 on the verbal and quantitative sections

8 hours 8 hours 8 hours 1 hour 4 hours anatomy & physiology, 3 social science courses, 1 hour P.E., & 1 hour speech communication

NY State 3.0 Required 8 credits (w/lab) 8 credits (w/lab) 8 credits 3 credits 3 credits of 100 hours of 3 credits human or mammalian




HoursOther

University of New York at Stonybrook

(w/lab) composition experience vol. or paid

physiology, 9 credits of arts & humanities, & 9 credits social & behavioral sciences. Certification in CPR & first aid.

NY State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn

Required 2 semesters (w/lab) 2 semesters (w/lab)

2 semesters (w/lab)

1 semester

I semester of general, abnormal, & developmental

1 semester college-level

2 semesters 2 semesters of anatomy & physiology, 18 credits in liberal arts, 1 semester of philosophy, I semester of communication & certification in First Aid & CPR. Three letters of recommendation.

NY State University of New York Upstate Medical University

In-state 3.0Out-of-state3.3

6-8 hours 6-8 hours 6-8 hours 3 hours 9 hours including developmental

3 hours 6 hours including composition

Required, paid or vol.

6-8 hours of anatomy & physiology

NY The College of Staten Island- New York

Sem 2.8 8 credits 8 credits 3 credits 3 credits, 4 credits developmental

3-4 credits algebra & trigonometry or pre-calculus

100 hours 8 credits human anatomy & physiology. Letters of recommendation

NY The Sage Colleges

3.0 40 hours of observation

NY Touro College

Sem 3.0 400 verbal & 400 math

8 credits (w/lab) 8 credits (w/lab) 8 credits (w/lab)

3 credits 6 credits 3 credits pre-calculus

3 credits composition& 3 credits literature

50 hours of service in a physical therapy setting with at least 25 of those hours in a hospital or institutional setting

2 Letters of recommendation & 18 credits social sciences/humanities.

NY University of Buffalo, State University of New York

3.0 2 semesters (w/lab)

2 semesters (w/lab)

3-4 credits

1 course 1 semester calculus

4-6 credits anatomy, 1 course human physiology, 6 credit gross anatomy, 3-4 credit exercise physiology, 4-6 credit neuroscience, 3-4 credits biomechanics/kinesiology

NY Utica College of Syracuise University

3.0 8 credits 3 hours of social science

Required 1 letter of recommendation, 8 credits anatomy & 8 credits physiology. 3 hours in group dynamics, interviewing & counseling, & research

NC Duke University

Average:3.72-3.91

Average: 510-570 verbal, 640-720 quantitative, 650-730 analytical

3 hours cell, 6 general

6 hours 6 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours human anatomy & 3 hours human physiology. 9 hours social science humanities

NC East Carolina University

3.0 Satisfactory scores

8 hours (w/ lab) 8 hours (w/lab) 8 hours (w/lab)

3 hours 3 hours 3 hours algebra or higher

100 hours exposure paid or vol.

2 reference forms completed

NC Elon University

Required Required Required Required Required 1 course Composition Required

Required Human Anatomy & Physiology required. 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement

NC University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

3.0 Required Required Required Required Required Required Physiology, anatomy, & human growth & development

NC Western Carolina

Required 2 courses 2 courses 1 course Required pay or vol.

3 recommendations & essay. 2 courses in human anatomy, human physiology,




HoursOther

University social sciencesNC Winston-

Salem State University

3.0 Required 8 hours (w/lab) 3 hours 6 hours 6 hours Algebra/Trigonmetry

9 hours, including 6 composition

Minimum 50 total observation hours in two different areas of physical therapy

3 hours of Public Speaking, 3 hours sociology, 3 hours computer science, 4 hours human or vertebrate physiology, & 4 hours human or comparative anatomy.

ND University of Mary

2.75 4 credits 8 credits inorganic

8 credits 4 credits general & growth & development

4 credits algebra

20 hours of clinical experience must be under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, & 20 hours under the supervision of another provider

8 credits anatomy/ physiology. 1 course medical terminolgy

ND University of North Dakota

8 hours 8 hours 8 hours 3 hours general & 3 hours abnormal

9 hours 3 hours public speaking & 6 hours composition

9 hours humanities & technology, 4 hours human physiology, 3 hours sociology, human anatomy & public speaking

OH Andrews U, Dayton

80 hours clinical observation

Bachelor’s degree

OH Cleveland State U

2.8 2 terms including General Bio. (w/lab) and Human/Mammalian/Vertebrate Physiology

2 terms (w/lab) 2 terms (w/lab)

2 terms 1 course Baccalaureate degree1 course neuroscience1 course gross human anatomy1 course pathology

OH College of Mount St. Joseph

3.5 ACT at least 25SAT at least 1100

OH Medical College of Ohio in consortium w/ Bowling Green State U & the U of Toledo

Sem Transfer students must have 1) attended Ohio state supported U, or 2) complete 15 sem hours at Bowling green state U or the U of Toledo

OH Ohio U Quart 3.0 6hours anatomy, 7 hours physiology, 7 hours exercise physiology,

12-15 hours 8 hours 5 hours 4 hours 4 hours calculus

Baccalaureate degree10 hours zoology

OH Ohio State U 1 course each: physiology, exercise physiology, anatomy, biology

2 course sequence

2 course sequence

1 course 1 course 40 volunteer hours with a PT

1 course research design, 1 course human growth and development, 1 course medical terminology

OH U of Findlay 3.0 (in the last 64 hours of undergrad. study)

8 credits human anatomy, 8 credits physiology

8 credits 8 credits 3 credits 1 year work experience as a PT assistant

Must be a grad. of an accredited PT assistant program .Baccalaureate degree

OH U of Cincinnati

1 year high school 1 year high school

2 years college prep.

4 years high school

High School Diploma of GED2 years high school social sciences3 years high school science,( including 1




HoursOther

year bio, and 1 year chem.)OH Walsh U QPA of

3.0400 A400 Q400 V

1 year 1 year 1 year 1 course 1 course Evidence of community service, volunteer experience in 3 different PT settings

Oral and written interviewBaccalaureate degree1 course kinesiology1 course human physiology3 letters of recommendation- 2 academic, 1 Health Care Professional

OH Youngstown State U

3.0 Required 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year (general and abnormal)

40 hours experience in 2 separate PT settings

3 evaluations by physical therapists and/or facultyAn interview1 year Physiology1 year Sociology 1 year Anatomy1 year Biomedical Ethics

OK U of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Required AHPAT scoresDemonstration of teaching, leadership, or work-related abilities

OK Pacific U Sem. 12 hours including human anatomy and physiology

8 hours 8 hours 2 hours 6 hours 9 hours Evidence of voluntary or paid work in the field of PT

Personal interview6 hours social sciences6 hours humanities

Arcadia U Sem. 3.0 450 4 courses including human or mammalian physiology w/lab(2 sem. anatomy & physiology sub. For 1 sem. physiology

2 courses 2 courses (w/lab)

1 course 2 courses

Chatham College

3.0 Need to demonstrate competence in written and oral com.

1 year 1 year 1 year At least 1 course

Required in physical therapy

Also can take 1 course in: life span develop., research methods, physiology, biomedical ethics

College Miseri cordia

Sem. 3.0 Required or Millars Analogy

1 year 1 year 1 course 1 year 50 hrs. or paid experience/career exploration in physical therapy

Anatomy and physiology,

Duquesne University

3.0 Combined SAT scores of 1100

At least one course At least one course

At least one course

Math through Trigonometry

At least one course

Evidence of volunteer or employment in physical therapy seetings

PA Gannon University

3.0 for cumulative prerequisite course and 3.0 undergraduate cumulative

Human Anatomy w/lab, Human or vertebrate physiology w/lab, exercise physiology, and two courses in kinesiology (strongly recommended)

Two courses in physics with lab

One course

Developmental Psychology, and Two courses in Sociology

Research Methods

Exposure to physical therapy and the health care setting are strong encouraged.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Completion of prerequisite course and an on campus interview are required.

MCP Hahnemann University

Semesters

6 semester hours of Bio. W/ lab, 3 semester hours of

6 semesters of general chem. W/lab

6 semesters of general

3 semester hours

6 semester hours to include 3

Must prove volunteer work in the field.

15 semester hours of humanities and social sciences. 3 letters of recommendation are recquired including




HoursOther

human or mammalian physiology, 3 semester hours of upper divisional biology (300-400 level course)

physics w/lab

hours of developmental psychology or life span development

one from an academic source and one from a physical therapist. A resume and essay are also required. Preference is given to those who have completed 85% of the prerequisites at the time of application.

Neumann College

2.5 Must have a C or higher in Anatomy and Physiology (8 credits)

Must have a C or higher in Chemistry (8 credits)

Must have a C or higher in physics (8 credits)

Must have a C or higher in Statistics (3 credits)

Must have a C or higher in Psychology (6 credits)

Must have a C or higher in College Algebra (3 credits)

Must have a C or higher in English Composition (6 credits)

A minimum of 200 documented hours of experience with a physical therapist and a personal interview

6 credits of Humanities and 3 letters of recommendation one from a physical therapist and a personal interview

Saint Francis University

12 credits of biology ( 8 of which must be Human Anatomy and Physiology) and 4 credits of exercise Physiology

8 Credits with labs

8 credits with labs

3 credits 9 credits

PA Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Required One year with labs should consist of Anatomy and Physiology (human is preferred for both)

One year with labs

One year with labs

One year One year of English Composition

Should have 200 hours of of documented hands-on experince in a physial therapy environment with a licensed

Must have graduated from an accredited secondary school. A strong liberal arts background that includes the arts, language and sciences is strongly recommended. Should have current certification CPR. An essay interview and 3 letters of recommendation are required. 2 must be from a physical therapist.

PA Temple University

semesters

4 semester hours of Biology, 4 in Human Anatomy and 4 in Human Physiology

8 semester hours 8 semester hours

3 semester hours

3 semester hours in intro to psychology and upper level psychology. Also 2 courses in behavior science.

Must first obtain a Bachelor’s degree, letters of recommendation and statement of personal goals

PA Thomas Jefferson University

Sem 8 semesters of each of the followinganatomy,physiology, general bio w/ lab,


3 semesters


6 semesters

PA University of Pittsburgh

sem 3.0 Required 8 semesters, 3 semesters each of anatomy, and physiology


3 semesters

6 semesters 3 semesters 200 hours

PA University of Scranton

PA University of the

sem 8 semesters 8 semesters

8 semesters

6 semesters 6 semesters communications6 semesters in Intellectual Heritage




HoursOther

Sciences in Philadelphia

3 semesters in World Cultures, World history/Literature, advanced social science and Core Elective

PA Widener University

Sem 1000 or above

3.0 0r higher.3 sem.Biology3 semesters physiology, 3 semAnatomy


3 semesters

8 hours Evidence of volunteer experience

Computer literacy

San Juan island

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Camp

2.8 3 credits 3 credits Completion of the Bachelor of Science o Bachelor of Arts Degree. Submit scores of the PAEG exam

RI University of Phode Island

3.0 overall and 3.2 in prereqs

Above the 50th %

12 credits I course in human anatomy

8 credits 8 credits 3 credits through ANOVA level

3 credits general and 3 credits advanced

3 credits 3 credits 35 hours Medical terminology is competency tested abd exercise physiology is recommended. Bachelors degree

SC Medical University of South Carolina

required 4 hours phys.4 hours anatomy4 hours biology

8 hours 8 hours 3 semesters

3 hours 3 hours in Child development and 3 hours in medical terminolgy

3 semesters

6 hours English

29 hours electivescomputer experience

SD University of South Dakota

3.0 cummulative and 2.7 sciences

required 3-4 credits in Human Anatomy, 6-8 credits of biology

6-8 credits 6-8 credits

3-4 credits

3-4 credits 6 credits 100 hours Baccalaureate degree is requiredThree letters of recommendationMonitered writing sampleinterview

PA University of Scranton

Most enter as first-time freshmen and will be accepted based on science and math grade point average, SAT score, community service, and physical therapy reference.

TN Belmont University

Sem 3.0 6-8 hours with two semesters with a lab in each, 6-8 hours of human anatomy and physiology

6-8 hours 6-8 hours 3 hours 9 hours of Behavioral Science Course

TN East Tennessee State University

Sem 2.7 Required 8 hours of biology, 3-4 hours in each: exercise physiology, human anatomy, human physiology.

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours Recommended

TN University of Tennessee in Chattanooga

Sem 3.0 4 hours of biology, 4 hours of human physiology and 4 hours of anatomy

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours 3 hours of first aid and CPR, 3 hours of ethics, and 2 hours of medical terminology.

TN University of Tennessee Health Science Center

8 hours and 8 hours of anatomy and physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 6 hours 9 semesters of social science, 4 hours of humanities, and 3 hours of computer science.

Hardin-Simmons University

Sem 2 hours, 1 hour each in upper division anatomy and physiology

2 hours 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour of speech communications

TX Southwest Texas State University

Sem 3.0 Minimum score of 1000

4 hours in each, physiology, advance physiology and

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours of medical terminology




HoursOther

anatomyTX Texas Tech

University Health Sciences Center

Sem 3.0 8 hours, and 6-8 hours of anatomy and physiology with one in upper division

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 9 hours 3 hours 50 hours

TX Texas Women’s University


2 hours, and 1 hour of advance human physiology and anatomy and physiology

2 hours 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 20 hours Competency in medical terminology is required.

TX University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio


8 hours, and 4 hours of physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 9 hours 3 hours 6 hours and 3 hours of technical writing

100 hours 6 hours each: US History, US government (3 hours much be in Texas government) 3 hours of each: sociology, speech20 hours of electives

TX University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Sem 3.0 8 hours, 4 hours of advance physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours 3 hours 9 hours (includes composition and technical writing)

40 hours 3 hours in each: speech, sociology, management,

TX University of Texas at El Paso

Sem 3.0 8 hours, 4 hours of upper division physiology with lab

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 6 hours (general and developmental)

6 hours and 3 hours of technical writing

150 hours 3 hours of speech and 41 hours of electives

TX University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Sem 3.0 8 hours, 4 hours of anatomy or anatomy and physiology, 3 hours of mammalian or human physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 3 hours of general psychology, 3 hours of abnormal or developmental

3 hours (college algebra or higher

Completion of a Medical Terminology course is also recommended.

TX US Army-Baylor University

Sem 3.1 1000 4 hours, 6-8 hours of anatomy and physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 9 hours, including human growth and development

Individual does not need to be in the military to submit an application, if they are accepted and agree to attend, they will become an officer in one branch of the four uniformed services.

UT University of Utah

Sem 12 hours, (including anatomy and physiology)

8 hours 8 hours 6 hours 5 hours 6 hours of Communications, 4 hours of Advanced First Aid Training

VT University of Vermont

Sem 2.67 1500 2 hours, including intro to organic chemistry

2 hours 1 hour

VT Marymount University

Sem 2.85 8 hours, 8 hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology

8 hours 8 hours 3 hours 3 hours of general and 3 hours of one of the following: Human Growth and Development, Social Psych, Abnormal Psych, Group Dynamics

3 hours 3 hours of General or Medical Ethics, 3 hours in Exercise Physiology

Old Dominian U

3.0 Required 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Eng. composition

80 hrs. in physical therapy setting (40 hrs. of acute care)

3 credits- intro. Kinesiology, 4 credit- anatomy/physiology, 3 credit- social science

VA Shenandoan U

Sem. 2.8 Required with min.

3 she in technical

200 hrs. exposed to

Prereq. A bachelor’s degree or excellence in academic peform. After 3 yrs.




HoursOther

500 verbal, quantitative

writing physicl therapy practice

Undergrad.

VA Virginia Commonwealth

3.51 Required 12 hrs. 8 hrs. 8 hrs. 3 hrs. 6 hrs. 3 hrs. 6 hrs. 150 in a physical therapy setting

6 hrs. social science, 6 hrs. humanitites

WA Eastern Washington U

Quarter

3.0 Required Biology/zoology (w./lab)

3 quart. (2 sem.) (w/lab)

3 quart. (2 sem.) (w/lab)

1 quarter 1quarter 75 hrs. work, observation, or volunteer under supervision of licensed physical therapist ( partic. At least 1 practice with min. 30hrs.

1quart. Or sem.- human anatomy, human physiology, comparative anatomy or embryology, animal physiology, microbiology

WA U. of Puget Sound

Sem. 3.0 8 sem. Hrs. 8 sem. Hrs.

4 sem. Hrs.

4 sem. Hrs. in abnormal psy.

4 sem. Hrs. oral communication skills

8 sem. Hrs. anatomy and physiology

WA U. of Washington

Quart. Average 3.6

Required 10 quart. Hrs. 10 quart. Hrs.

3 quart. Hrs.

7 quart. Hrs. 5 quart. Hrs. physiology and mircobiology

WV West Virginia U.

Sem. 3.0 3 hrs. (w/lab) 3 hrs. (w/lab) 3 hrs. (w/lab)

3 hrs. 3 hrs. 6 hrs. Eng. Composition

60 hrs. clinical experience 2 dif. Phys. settings

Take Allied Health Professional Admission Test, min grade C. 3 hrs.- life-span develop. Psycho., 6 hrs.- social and behavioral sciences, 12 hrs. fine arts and humanities

VA Wheeling Jesuit University

3.0 Required Baccalaureate and completion of statistics, math, biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology

Carroll College

Sem 3.0 500 in each of the three parts

1 sem. In each: Animal Biology, Plant Biology, Anatomy

2 sem 2 sem 1 sem 1 sem 1 sem of computer science, 3 sem of humanities and 3 sem of social sciences

WI Concordia University Wisconsin

Sem 3.0 Not required

8 cr., 4 cr. of Physiology

8 cr. of Inorganic 8 cr. 3 cr. 6 cr. Required

WI Marquette University

Sem 3 cr. 8 cr. 8 cr. 3 cr. 1 cr. in Intro to Physical Therapy and 3 cr. in Cognitive and Motor Learning is recommended

WI University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse

Sem 4 cr., 8 cr. in human anatomy and physiology

8 cr. 8 cr. 4 cr. 6 cr. 5 cr. 2 clinical observational experiences of 20 hours each

WI University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sem 3.0 Required 1 semester each of: animal biology, human physiology, anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics

2 sem 2 sem.. 1 sem. 9 cr. each of humanities and social science


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