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Physical Therapy Program

Albert Said:

What can help me get into a graduate Physical Therapy program?

We Answered:

Your GPA should be at least a 3.5 if you want to be really competitive. A GRE score over 1,000 is helpful as well. You should also be able to demonstrate that you are able to multi-task, work well with others and take on responsibilities.

Best wishes.

Jill Said:

What is the best thing to major in if I want to apply for a physical therapy program?

We Answered:

Kinesiology... the study of movement in the human body

Frances Said:

What are some undergraduate degrees can I get in order to get into a physical therapy graduate program?

We Answered:

Any degree is fine, but you may find that for nursing, you'll have to take a lot of courses that nursing doesn't offer in order to complete the prerequisites.

Stick as close to the prereqs as possible (unless you don't mind going to school for an extended period of time).

Kinesiology, health care sciences, exercise science, rehab sciences, athletic training will be more closely related, depending on the specific program.

Good luck.

Ralph Said:

How hard is it to get into a physical therapy program?

We Answered:

I had some aching back pain last year, but I was able to get a great phyical therapist that helped me quite a bit. Try finding a Illinois physical therapist to help you. http://www.physicaltherapyreview.com/Illinois-Physical-Therapy.html

Ted Said:

What kind of GPA do you need to get into a physical therapy program?

We Answered:

There is usually no required GPA to get into a "pre-physical therapy" program unless it is a direct admit program. Loyola has no official physical therapy program, but this doesn't mean you cannot do your undergraduate education there. NIU is not a direct admit program(unless something has changed in the last year). The only direct admit programs I know in this area are Marquette, Bradley, and SLU. You are admitted as a freshman to the "pre-PT" program, but if you maintain your GPA, you are guaranteed admission by the professional phase.

However, for entrance into NIUs graduate program (and for most other programs), the minimum college GPA is 3.0. Realisticaly, however, usually those with prerequisites GPAs of 3.5 or higher are more readily accepted.

At last I knew, NIU ran the program in a 3/3 format...three years of undergraduate work, you apply for your senior year of college. If accepted, you will be awarded a BS in "health sciences" after the first year in the program, and finish with your MPT after the third year. However, I anticipate they are applying to become a DPT program soon.

ADDENDUM: I just edited my answer...I mean to say that Loyola does not have a PT program at all.

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