PT Frequently Asked Questions
- Human or Vertebrate Anatomy*
4 credit hours*
Lab recommended - Human or Vertebrate Physiology*
4 credit hours*
Lab recommended - Biology
3 credit hours
At least one course; Upper level biology such as cell biology or histology are recommended, but not required. - Chemistry
8 credit hours
Must include labs - Physics
8 credit hours
General physics, must include labs - Psychology
6 credit hours
1 intro and 1 upper or 2 upper level psychology courses; Abnormal and developmental psychology are preferred. - Statistics
3 credit hours
Can be from biology, mathematics, psychology, or business; NOTE: if a psychology course is used to meet this requirement it cannot also be used for the psychology requirement.
*Can be combined A/P for 8 credits.
Prerequisite coursework may be completed during the admission cycle. Please add planned courses in PTCAS transcript section. Coursework must be completed by May.
A minimum overall 3.0 GPA is preferred, but we expect most accepted students will surpass this. In addition, all prerequisite courses must reflect a “C” or better to be accepted.
The GRE scores will be considered along with other admissions requirements. There is no minimum GRE score required to apply.
This will vary depending on the number of applications each year. We have a maximum proposed class of 35 students.
One reference must be from a physical therapist. Other references can be professionals who have observed you in a patient care environment, college professors, or prior employers. References from family members or friends are not recommended.
Graduate programs in health sciences may allow up to six (6) graduate-level transfer credits with prior program director approval. Prior courses may be used to meet prerequisite requirements. There is no waiver of coursework or advanced standing granted in any program.
Due to our current accreditation status, we are not able to sponsor visas for international students at this time. Students that are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to apply. The college of health sciences does consider coursework completed internationally, as long as the proper transcript evaluations (such as WES) are included with the application.
Yes, Mary Baldwin University is coeducational for all of its graduate, undergraduate, and online degree programs.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is rigorous. Students can expect a full-time commitment to professional studies. If students choose to work, they are advised to select flexible, part-time employment options. Limited opportunities are available for selected students to work as tutors during their second year in the program assisting first-year students with coursework.
Physical therapists (PTs) are highly educated, licensed healthcare professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility — in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects.
Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.
(Source: Reprinted from American Physical Therapy Association, www.APTA.org. Retrieved 2013. For additional information about the PT profession, go the https://www.apta.org/Careers/)
PTs diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
PTs are highly educated, licensed healthcare professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility — in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects.
Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.
(Source: Reprinted from American Physical Therapy Association, www.APTA.org. Retrieved 2013. For additional information about the PT profession, go the https://www.apta.org/Careers/)
Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings including:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics or offices
- Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
- Skilled nursing, extended care, or subacute facilities
- Homes
- Education or research centers
- Schools
- Hospices
- Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments
- Fitness centers and sports training facilities
(Source: Reprinted from American Physical Therapy Association, www.APTA.org. Retrieved 2013. For additional information about the PT profession, go the https://www.apta.org/Careers/)