Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a 3 year program past the B.S. degree. Admission is extremely competitive, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher required as a minimum. Most programs are now doctoral level (DPT).
Learn more about Lynchburg College's DPT program.
Required Prerequisite Courses
Since many programs have different, yet definite pre-requisites, it is advised that a student investigate several PT Schools of choice and obtain the prerequisites of the schools prior to application.
Most programs prefer a strong background in liberal arts and general education courses.
| Most Programs | Several Programs | Some Programs |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 103-104, 105L-106L | Medical Terminology | Sociology |
| PSYC 241 | ENGL 101-102 | Languages |
| BIOL 111, 112, 111L, 112L | Computer Sciences | ENGL 343 |
| PHYS 141-142 | Anthropology | Humanities |
| MATH 222 | History | Literature |
| CHEM 111, 112 | MATH 102 | |
| BIOL 214, 215; 214L, 215L OR 222-223, 222L-223L |
Philosophy/Ethics |
Other Admission Requirements
Most programs do an initial screening of all applicants. The important components of the screening include:
- All prerequisites are fulfilled.
- GPA
- GRE
- Work experience in the field in internship hours or volunteer work.
It is also suggested that students look for a variety of settings to fulfill the voluntary/internship work experience hours (acute care, orthopedics, geriatrics, etc.)
Admissions Standardized Test: GRE
The average scores of admitted students are 580 quantitative, 490 verbal, and 580 analytical.
GPA: 3.0-3.2 required as a minimum for many schools. Obviously, the higher the GPA, the better the chance for success in the initial screens.
