The Doctor of Physical Therapy programs, both full-time and part-time, select students based on GPA, GRE, prior education/work experience, written statement, references, and interview score,. The general requirements include:

1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred. A minimum of 90 semester hours of accepted work, with at least 30 semester hours being upper division work, will be considered for admission.
2. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a four point scale.
3. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 2.75 prerequisite and science grade point average (GPA) on a four point scale and a grade of C or better in each of the following prerequisite courses:
   

4. All coursework must be completed before matriculating into the PT program.
5. The official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores must be received by NSU from the ETS (Educational Testing Service) directly no later than March 1st of the entry year.
   
6. The three recommendations (one must be from a physical therapist) on the required evaluation form must be received by NSU.
   
7. The fully completed application with fees as indicated must be received by NSU.
   
8. A phone or in-person interview will be conducted when all other requirements are met.

Recommendations:

During the curriculum, students must use computer skills such as word processing, spread sheets, and presentation software. It is recommended that students have course work or self-study to meet these needs. Also, evidence of ability to communicate verbally in a foreign language (Spanish is suggested) through course work, self study, or CLEP examination is recommended.

Additional Information:

Upon review of a student’s individual record, the Committee on Admissions may require additional course work and testing as a condition of acceptance. The Dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to modify requirements in unusual circumstances.

The Alternative Admissions Model in Entry-level Physical Therapy Education (AAMPTE)

Applicants who do not meet all requirements but have demonstrated great potential may be admitted to the program as non-matriculated students under the AAMPTE model. The decision is based on review by the Physical Therapy Committee on Admissions (PTCOA) and the Physical Therapy Department Chair.

The AAMPTE permits applicants who otherwise would not be granted admission to compete for admission by taking the required summer courses between June and August. The courses are the standard required summer courses that all entry-level Physical Therapy students are required to take. Based on successful completion of all required summer courses and all prerequisite coursework, participants in the AAMPTE model will be admitted in the fall with matriculated student status. Successful completion is the passing grade required for each summer course and a C or better in prerequisite coursework.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Corinne Kessler, Admission Counselor, Email: kcorinne@nova.edu