Doctor of Physical Therapy
Requirements
- Overall GPA 3.2
- Math and Science prerequisite GPA 3.2
Required Semester Hours | Subject | TCCNS Course |
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4 | Anatomy and Physiology I with lab* | BIOL 2401 |
4 | Anatomy and Physiology II with lab* | BIOL 2402 |
4 | Biology I with lab | BIOL 1406 |
4 | Upper-Level Biology with lab or Biology II with lab** | BIOL 1407 |
4 | Chemistry I with lab | CHEM 1411 |
4 | Chemistry II or Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry with lab | CHEM 1412 |
4 | Physics I with lab | PHYS 1401 |
4 | Physics II with lab | PHYS 1402 |
3 | Introduction to Psychology or General Psychology | PSYC 2301 |
3 | Developmental Psychology or Motor Development or Human Development (must cover the lifespan) | PSYC 2314 |
3 | Introduction to Sociology or Social Psychology or Cultural Anthropology | SOCI 1301 |
3 | Speech - Public Speaking | SPCH 1315 |
3 | Statistics (math, sociology or psychology) | MATH 1342 |
* Human Anatomy with Lab (4 SCH) and Human Physiology with Lab (4 SCH) sequence also meets the Anatomy and Physiology requirements
** A second Biology Course that is not plant-based (Botany is not accepted) - Lecture and Laboratory, 4 semester credit hours
All science courses MUST BE designated for science majors or pre-allied health majors
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Official transcripts from each college/university currently and previously attended reflecting completed and in progress coursework - submit directly to PTCAS (Do not send transcripts to the Health Science Center)
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a agency English translation for each course.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. The minimum required scores are: TOEFL 84, IELTS 7.0, or Duolingo115
Scores on TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo tests taken more than two years before the date of application are not acceptable.
This requirement may be waived if the applicant is a graduate from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the USA
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