Admissions Requirements
Provide their GRE score
Doctor of Physical Therapy
These materials include all transcripts, letters of recommendation, observations, and GRE scores.
A baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average on a scale of 4.00.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 in the prerequisite natural science courses.
GRE scores Graduate Record Examination scores must be received by PTCAS by the December 2 admissions deadline.
Boston UniversityRanked 42 in Best National University.
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
A completed PTCAS application, GRE scores, official transcript showing evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree, and prerequisite coursework are required for the application process.
Courses taken to fulfill prerequisites must be completed with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in order for the application to be considered.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Official GRE scores within last 5 years
Admissions and Application Information, Physical Therapy Program
Non-academic factors are strongly considered and include all parts of their PTCAS application, except for their transcript, course work, GPAs and GRE scores.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison does not superscore the best set of GRE scores at the time of application submission will be considered.
Science GPA of at least 3.0
Course subjects that are included in PTCAS science GPA calculation include all anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry and physics courses
Course subjects not included in PTCAS science GPA calculation include English composition, mathematics, movement science, other course, other science, psychology or social behavior science.
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
GRE, The University of Miami requires a minimum of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative section
Admissions for Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy
GP A minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA The GPA will be computed using ALL grades earned from ALL coursework from accredited institutions attended.
GRE: Competitive GRE scores taken within the last 5 years.
Baylor UniversityRanked 71 in Best National University.
Program Admission Requirements
Complete all required pre-requisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average and pre-requisite course GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale.
The pre-requisite GPA will be determined using the highest course grade achieved however, both grades will be calculated into the cumulative GPA.
If cumulative GPA is less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, an applicant may still be eligible for admission if a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater has been achieved over the last 60 semester or 90 quarter hour credits of coursework.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination within the last five years.
Admissions Standards
An operational standard GPA for overall grade point average of 3.00, and a 3.00 in the prerequisite coursework are the preferred minimums as indications of probable success in the Program.
Physical Therapy
Students enrolled in the program may also earn a Master of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science after successful completion of 31 credits of academic DPT degree-required coursework, including three credits of an advanced anatomy course, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Physical Therapy
Complete the GRE and have scores sent to PTCAS.
Overall GPA, Prerequisite GPA, last 60 hours GPA and GRE scores.
Drexel UniversityRanked 95 in Best National University.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cumulative GPA and a science GPA of 3.25 while earning a minimum grade of C on all DPT program prerequisite courses.
The university minimum GRE scores are a combined verbal and quanitative score of 300 and a 4.0 on the writing section.
To make this judgment, the program’s admissions committee uses the materials submitted by the applicant, GRE scores, recommendations, and interview.
Physical Therapy
All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the core required courses and as a cumulative GPA in the last 60 credit hours.
These applicants must possess a 3.5 GPA.
GRE score report (The GRE requirement will be waived for the 2020 applicants, applying for the Summer 2021 term.
Duquesne UniversityRanked 116 in Best National University.
Graduate Admission
GRE scores should be submitted to PTCAS.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained every semester after entering the professional phase of the program. Failure to obtain a 3.0 GPA in any subsequent semester will result in dismissal from the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The university recommend that the GRE be taken no later than August 1 by applicants wishing to for the following year. Applicant need to take the GRE with enough time to get the results to PTCAS so it can be included in their application file.
Failure to send official GRE scores correctly may jeopardize their chances of admission into a PT program.
The university use the highest GRE scores.
Temple UniversityRanked 121 in Best National University.
Physical Therapy Admissions
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
The Temple University does not have a minimum for GRE scores but recommend that applicants attempt to earn scores close to the average for admitted students.
Admission Requirements
Cumulative and prerequisite grade point averages of 3.2 on a 4-point scale.
The Graduate Record Examination taken within five years.
Guaranteed Admissions Program
GRE verbal and quantitative scores in the 50 percentile or greater.
Program Outline
A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.00. Applicants are advised that the average GPA of accepted students is typically much higher than 3.0.
Submission of official GRE scores, with suggested minimum scores in the 50% percentile or higher.
Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA and complete all program requirements in order to graduate.
All application materials including: GRE scores, recommendation letters, and transcripts must be completed by October 1st.
University of UtahRanked 127 in Best National University.
Science programs
An Cumulative GPA minimum of 3.0 based on all work.
Prerequisite GPA minimum of 3.0 3.2 or higher prerequisite and cumulative GPA is recommended to be competitive for admission.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination , results posted prior to application.
If the file is complete, then the application is reviewed to determine eligibility, based upon completion of all prerequisite coursework with a C or better, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and the progression of a bachelor’s degree to be completed by the start of the university program.
Howard UniversityRanked 127 in Best National University.
Graduate Physical Therapy
Possess a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in all required prerequisite courses.
Possess a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA in the required math and sciences courses.
Physical Therapy
UAB DPT admissions follows the PTCAS policy: for pass classes, the student receives credit for the course, but that course is not factored into their GPA. For fail classes, the student does not get credit for the class, and the class factors into their GPA as a failed class.
If applicant are taking the GRE for a future application cycle, take the general GRE test.
Overall GPA, Prerequisite GPA, last 60 hours GPA and GRE scores.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
A minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.
GRE scores from within the last five years sent directly from the testing agency to APU’s Graduate and Professional Center.
A GRE score is required for admittance consideration.
Physical Therapy, Doctor of Virginia Commonwealth University
A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required to be considered for admission. The GRE is required the scores should be reported directly to Virginia Commonwealth University.
All students must have a GPA of 3.0 by the end of the second academic year in order to matriculate into PHTY 680 in the third academic year.
Physical Therapy Admissions
Like many professional and graduate programs, UCF’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program requires applicants to submit GRE scores taken within the last five years from the date of application.
Official GRE scores taken within last five years.
Average accepted student Last 60 GPA is 3.75.
Minimum GPA of 3.00 for all prerequisite courses. Average accepted student Prerequisite GPA is 3.75.
Physical Therapy
If applicants have taken the GRE than one time, the university only consider the highest achieved scores.
Applicants will be ranked according to a composite score of all the required application items
Pre-Professional Advising
To do so, 3.5 cumulative and science GPA is recommended.
The GRE is offered multiple times during the year.
Widener UniversityRanked 127 in Best National University.
Admissions Information, Physical Therapy
The GPA for combined science courses is expected to be at least 3.0 , and GRE scores should be at or near the 50th percentile for each section. Competitive students will have a combined science GPA of 3.5 or greater.
They will need to provide only one letter of recommendation and will have the graduate program GRE requirement waived.
Throughout the time of study, students must follow the prescribed program, maintaining an overall GPA of 3.3 or greater.
Hiram CollegeRanked 127 in Best Liberal Arts College.
Physical Therapy
Applicant will have to sustain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Applicant must take the Graduate Record Exam and complete Observational Hours.
The GRE will test their aptitude in verbal and quantitative sections, and applicant will write two essays.
All students are advised to dedicate themselves to studying for the GRE for at least 6 weeks prior to taking the exam.
Chapman UniversityRanked 7 in Best Regional University in West Coast.
Physical Therapy
Requirements for Admission: Cumulative and prerequisite GP 3.0 GRE test score minimums: Quantitative: 144 Verbal: 146 Written: 3.5.
The credit hours and grade points will not be computed in the prerequisite GPA calculation.
Admission Mount Saint Mary University, Los Angeles
GRE scores are submitted through PTCAS.
In addition to passing each didactic course with a C or better, and clinical course with an A or B students must maintain a cumulative average GPA of 3.0 or better in order to remain in the program. A cumulative GPA of less than 3.0 in any given semester will result in being placed on academic probation. In order to remain in the program and be reinstated to regular academic standing, the student must achieve a 3.0 semester GPA in each of the next two semesters.
Oklahoma City UniversityRanked 25 in Best Regional University in West Coast.
Admission Requirements
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Minimum Science GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
If multiple GRE exams are taken, the best scores from each section will be considered.
Completion of all 10 prerequisites is required by the time of program matriculation with a required GPA of 3.00.
Pacific UniversityRanked 25 in Best Regional University in West Coast.
Physical Therapy
GRE scores reported on the PTCAS application are not used in the evaluation of the application.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 hours of Bachelor relevant Master degree also, the minimum GPA in prerequisite courses is 3.0
Belmont UniversityRanked 5 in Best Regional University in South Coast.
Nashville, TN
Typically, though, competitive applications to the university program will have a 3.5 or higher GPA and a 150 or higher in both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE, with a 4 or higher in the analytical writing. Of course, these are just guidelines however, all candidates must have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be considered.
However, that is just a general guideline, as the GRE is only one of many factors in the admissions decision.
