Physical therapy is a healthcare field that helps individuals improve their mobility, manage pain, and restore function post-injury, illness, or surgery. Physical therapists treat individuals of all ages with health conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities. They develop personalized treatment plans to achieve specific goals and improve quality of life.
Application Service
Most physical therapy programs require applicants to use the centralized application service PTCAS, while others utilize their own application processes.
Graduate Records Exam (GRE)
The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is required by some physical therapy programs. It evaluates a candidate’s verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. The GRE may be a factor considered for admission decisions.
Required Courses:
One year of General Biology: BMS 130L & BMS 131L (with Lab)
One year of Anatomy & Physiology: BMS 310L & BMS 311L (with Lab)
One year of General Chemistry: BMS 140L & BMS 141L (with Lab)
One year of Physics: PHY 250L & PHY 251L (with Lab)
One year of Psychology: PSY 141 & PSY 425
One year of English Composition: ENG 111 & ENG 112
One semester of Statistics: MTH 150
Requirements often vary from one school to the next. Students should verify course selection with individual programs.
