PT Schools Requirements

Can anyone here tell me about the admission requirements for Physical Therapist (PT) programs in American colleges?

I would like to tell you that for admission in Physical Therapist (PT) programs in American colleges, you need to meet certain admission requirements prefixed by American Physical Therapy Association. Here I am providing information:

PT Schools Requirements:

College Course Prerequisites:

Anatomy and Physiology I / Anatomy *
Anatomy and Physiology II / Physiology *
Biology I and II
Advanced Biology (eg, cell, embryology, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular)
Chemistry I and II
Physics I and II
Psychology
Advanced Psychology (eg, abnormal, developmental, rehabilitation, sports)
Statistics
English Composition

Other Admission Requirements:

Minimum GPA-
The average overall undergraduate GPA for accepted PTCAS applicants in 2011-12 was 3.52.

GRE

Physical Therapy Volunteer Experience

References-
Many physical therapist programs require 1-4 letters of reference (also known as "letters of evaluation" or "recommendations")

Interviews –
PT programs may require competitive applicants to visit the campus for an interview. The interview format varies by institution.

State Residency Requirements

Criminal Background Checks

Technical Standards and Essential Functions

Contact:
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 N Fairfax St #200, Alexandria, VA, United States ‎
+1 703-684-2782

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