The traditional program is a six-year (3 + 3) program. Students may enter as undergraduates and take three years of prerequisites. The fourth year starts the professional studies phase of the program. Upon completion of the fourth year, students receive a bachelor of science degree. A physical therapy degree is awarded after completing a total of six years of study.
The University of Findlay is one of the few programs in the state that has a direct Freshman admit program. Students with a 3.5 GPA (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or higher, and a 26 ACT (1760 SAT) score may be eligible for direct freshman admission. Please see the Admission Information link to the left for further details.
A completed application to The University of Findlay must be received by Dec. 1 to be considered for the direct freshman admissions option. Students who do not meet the requirements above may apply for admissions to the graduate program after July 1, typically of their junior year of college.
The physical therapy program reserves the right to make program and admission requirement changes without prior notice.
The weekend program is specifically designed for current Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) with a Bachelor's degree to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Students attend our weekend college everyother weekend for a period of three years to complete the program. A maximum of 36 students are admitted into a cohort to begin the program each January.
- Are knowledgeable, have strong clinical experiences and are well prepared for entry level physical therapy positions
- Work as generalist practitioners
- Display a dedication to self-motivated, lifelong learning
- Are trained to be professional, think critically, solve problems and communicate effectively
- Demonstrate an awareness of the value of service to the profession and to the community
- Demonstrate an awareness of individual and cultural differences and psychosocial factors, which may affect human function
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Nursing homes
- Home health
- Rehabilitation centers
- Outpatient clinic
- Educational institutions
- Practice as professional therapist
- Work as generalist practitioners
- Display a dedication to self-motivated, life long learning
The mission of the physical therapy program at The University of Findlay is to prepare ethical, entry-level practitioners who are competent within and sensitive to the dynamic health care environment as it relates to the prevention and alleviation of movement dysfunction.
The Physical Therapy Programs (DPT) are accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 N. Fairfax
Alexandria, VA 22314
accreditation@apta.org
1-703-684-2782 or 1-703-706-3245
The faculty has set a side days and times to meet with you to discuss the specifics of the program. If you are interested in visiting during this times please see News and Events.
