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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Deadline
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Application open: July 3
Oct01
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Application open: July 3
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GPA
- Overall GPA 3.2
- Math and Science prerequisite GPA 3.2
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Two separate applications; (1) PTCAS application and (2) the DPT Supplemental Application are required.
Both must be submitted through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
A grade of C or better in the individual prerequisite classes
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): with a preferred score of 150 or higher in Verbal and 145 or higher in Quantitative. GRE code for PTCAS 7558.
Completion of a Medical Terminology Course (college/university or online certification course)
Two letters of reference (at least one letter from a licensed physical therapist) sent directly to PTCAS
Personal written statement/essay - found online in the PTCAS application
Personal resume including previous work experience, honors, awards, extracurricular activities, and community service experience - upload to PTCAS
Submission in PTCAS of a minimum of 50 observation hours gained through volunteering or employment in a physical therapy setting with a licensed Physical Therapist that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of physical therapy
Application and fee
Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) application
Supplemental application Step-by-step instructions
Prerequisite Coursework
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| Required Semester Hours | Subject | TCCNS Course |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Check course equivalencies for Texas institutions using the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS)
Transcripts
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 NACES Members evaluation agency English translation for each course.
International Applicants
Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores; minimum scores 560 (paper) or 68 (internet)
Contact Us
Office of Admissions and Special Programs:
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Toll-Free: (866) 802-6288
Phone: 210-567-6220
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Program Information
Find more information on the Doctor of Physical Therapy program on the department page.
Please refer to the University Catalog for the most current information.
The planned class size for each new cohort is 44 students.