Southwest Baptist University

Physical Therapy Admissions Process

Physical Therapy Department : A Healing Mission.


Admissions Requirements:

What needs to be done before you can enter the program

  1. Complete a baccalaureate degree.
  2. Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum of a "C" and a 3.0 prerequisite GPA. Prerequisites should not be taken pass/fail. Prerequisite classes remaining at the time of class selection may be counted as a "C" for purposes of determining prerequisite GPA. This does not include general education requirements.
  3. Have a minimum 2.75 overall grade point average (for all previous course work or highest degree attained).
  4. Complete general education requirements.
  5. Complete the GRE (graduate record exam).
  6. Complete the PT application on PTCAS.
  7. Document experience/observation in physical therapy. Up to 40 hours will be counted. Variety of experience is recommended. Experience forms are available from the physical therapy office.

International Students

International students must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in section on Admission to the University in the SBU catalog. Official records of all higher education, including certificates of degrees with the dates degrees were conferred, must be accompanied by an official translated record. All records should show the individual subjects studied and the grades received in each subject. International students are required to submit proof of adequate finances for the entire period of study. A TOEFL score of 550 is required if English is not the student's native language.

General Education Requirements

Students earning a baccalaureate degree from Southwest Baptist University meet the general education requirements. Students with baccalaureate degrees from other universities must have English composition and a computer applications course or documented computer competency. A well balanced foundation in liberal arts is recommended.