1. Minimum overall and science grade point average of 3.0 (on a four point scale).  Courses with a grade of “C-” or below will not transfer but will be included in the grade point average. 
2. Evidence of having completed 100 hours of observation in two different physical therapy settings with a physical therapist.  These hours must be completed prior to application and will need to be verified through PTCAS.
   
3. Completion of the required liberal arts prerequisites, program prerequisites and competencies prior to beginning the professional program.
4. Students from The University of Findlay may apply the fall of their junior year, transfer students the fall of their senior year.
5. Completion of the GRE exam.
   

PREREQUISITES
Liberal Arts Prerequisites: Includes course work in Religion or Philosophy, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Social Science, Foreign Language/Culture, English, Wellness and electives.  Please refer to the University Catalog for details.

University of Findlay Competencies: Writing - ENGL 106 Computer Science - CSCI 150 or exam Speech - COMM 110 or 211 or 312 or exam Reading   

Program Prerequisites: *Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours) *Basic Physics (8 hours) *General Chemistry (8 hours) *Kinesiology (3 hours) *Exercise Physiology (3 hours) *Elementary Statistics (3 hours) Psychology (9 hours - including General, Developmental and Abnormal Psychology) Medical Terminology (3 hours) Introduction to Health Professions (1 hour)

All students must have completed six of nine program prerequisite science courses prior to application.

Beginning Fall 2011, the GRE will be required of all applicants.

Note that the Liberal Arts Prerequisites and the UF Competencies are waived for transfer students who will have completed a bachelor's degree prior to entering the professional program.

*These are the courses used to compute the science gpa.

Applicants must send Official University/College Transcripts to PTCAS

After a student is accepted, official transcripts should be sent to The University of Findlay : Graduate and Professional Studies, The University of Findlay, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio 45840

DEADLINES
Applications are available after July 15.  All applications should be submitted to PTCAS six weeks prior to the deadline of November 15 in order to allow processing time by PTCAS.  The Admission Committee will not review applications completed after November 15.  All complete applications will be considered for review.  Applicants will be notified of the admissions decision after March 1.  All decisions of the Admissions Committee are final.  

Admission to The University of Findlay does not guarantee admission to the Physical Therapy Program. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required materials.   

SELECTION OF APPLICANTS
A number of factors are considered during the selection process.  Categories such as grades, program preparation, involvement in outside activities, service activities, an understanding of the profession, recommendations, communication skills and leadership ability are considered.  Students who are currently enrolled at The University of Findlay are given special consideration.   While the application criteria serve as general guidelines, final decisions are based on review of the student's entire record.