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Admission Requirements

Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Admissions requirements include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including completion of 40 credits of prerequisite course work, first aid and CPR certification, GRE scores and volunteer or work experience in physical therapy.

We encourage a variety of physical therapy volunteer experiences. Admission is based on academic achievement and personal qualifications that are considered essential for the successful practice of physical therapy. Interviews are required for all qualified applicants.

Applicants with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPA’s are considered for interview and those with 3.3 cumulative and prerequisite GPA’s are given preference. Applications are reviewed on a modified rolling admissions basis from October through February. Applications Deadline is February 1.

The prerequisite course work includes the following:

Credit Hours
Anatomy & Physiology I and II (or one semester each of Anatomy and Physiology)
8
General Biology I
4
General Chemistry I and II
8
General Physics I and II
8
English (Composition recommended)
3
Statistics
3
Psychology (Child Psychology or Developmental Psychology recommended)
3
Social Science
3
NOTE: All science courses require laboratory experience.
Only grades of "C-" or higher are acceptable. Higher grades are required for a competitive admission application. All prerequisite courses must be completed by June 1 of the year of proposed entrance. All science requirements must include laboratories, and courses for science majors are recommended. Admission preference is given to applicants who have taken course sequences for science majors.

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"I chose Upstate because the environment was very welcoming and it seemed like a great environment to learn. The faculty are great and willing to help anyone."
Kristina Wulff, Class of 2011
CONTACT:

STUDENT ADMISSIONS
Location:
Room 1215, Weiskotten Hall
Phone: 315 464-4570 or
TOLL FREE: 800 736-2171
Email: admiss@upstate.edu

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