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FAQs
Prospective students frequently ask the following questions about admission to the physical therapy program. Please review these questions prior to contacting the program or the admissions office. Hopefully you will find the answer to many of your questions here.
Q-Do I need to have a Bachelor's degree to apply and be admitted to Walsh University's physical therapy program?
A-You do not need your degree in hand for us to admit you. You must however have completed your degree and all pre-requisite coursework to enroll in the program.
Q-What is the average overall and pre-requisite GPAs, and GRE scores of students selected to attend Walsh University's physical therapy program?
A-Both overall and pre-requisite mean GPAs and mean GRE scores vary from year to year. The GPAs always range from 3.0 to 4.0. The class entering in 2006 had a mean overall GPA of 3.46, a mean pre-requisite GPA of 3.4, and a mean GRE of 1550 (range 1380 to 1710).
Q-If I am unsuccessful in getting accepted into the physical therapy program and plan to re-apply, do I have to resubmit a complete application?
A-No. You do however need to update your application, e.g., submit transcripts of additional coursework, submit verification of additional observational hours, and so forth.
Q-Do you have a time limit on classes taken to meet the pre-requisite course requirements?
A-No.
Q-Can I substitute a course to meet a specific pre-requisite requirement?
A-We consider substitutions on a case-by-case basis. To request a substitution you must submit your request in writing to the Admission Committee Chair and include both a course description and syllabus for the course you wish to substitute.
Q-I have completed the minimal observation hours, but the therapist has moved and I am unable to contact that person. What can I do?
A-If you cannot get the therapist's signature to document your experience submit what documentation you have (on the facility's letterhead) with a note explaining that you cannot locate the therapist. We do recommend to all applicants that you get documentation as to hours worked and the therapist's signature on facility's letterhead at the completion of your experience at that facility.
Q-What should I major in for my undergraduate studies?
A-We encourage prospective students to pursue a major in any discipline that interests them as long as the student can complete the pre-requisite courses for the physical therapy program. Some majors, however, allow students to complete the pre-requisites while at the same time working toward a meaningful degree. Examples of majors that meet this description include biology, kinesiology, exercise science, and psychology.
Q-Why do you require two academic references and only one reference from a health care professional (physical therapist)?
A-Physical therapist educational programs include rigorous study in foundational sciences (anatomy, biomechanics, neuroscience), clinical sciences, management, and in research methodology. Because of this, we request references from persons who have first-hand knowledge of all aspects of your academic abilities. Health care professionals typically do not assess such areas in preparing a reference for you.
