Master of Physical Therapy
– Ohio University
(740-593-1225)
www.ohiou.edu/phystherapy/
Application Information:
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Applications available September each
year
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Final deadline – November 30th
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Program Accepts 30-36 students per class
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Cohorts begin program: June each year
and continue through 3 years
Application procedure:
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Submit a completed Application for Admission
to School of Physical Therapy
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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution in any field
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Minimum of a 3.00 overall GPA (recent
class average was 3.5)
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GRE is not required at this time
Prerequisite courses:
| Chemistry |
2 course General
Chem. (12-15 qtr hours) |
| General Physics |
2 course General
Physics (8 qtr hours) |
| Biology |
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Zoology (10 qrt hours)
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Anatomy (6 qtr hours)
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Physiology (7 qtr hours)
Combine A&P classes must be at junior/300
level
Students must have a total of 13 semester
hours or above at junior level (300) in anatomy, physiology, and exercise
physiology lecture and lab courses |
| Psychology |
Developmental
Psych (4 qtr hours) |
| Statistics |
1 course (5qtr
hours) |
| Calculus |
1 course (4
qtr hours) |
| Exercise Physiology |
1 course (7
qtr hours) –lab/course |
| Intermediate
or advanced human anatomy |
Recommended
as elective |
Application Procedure:
Application evaluation is based upon
the following:
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Overall GPA
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Composite grade-point average for prerequisite
life and physical sciences
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On-campus interview
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Essay
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References (two therapists and one professor)
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Relevant life experiences (do not require
but suggest 200 hours of volunteer work)
Tuition and Fees
- Tuition for one quarter is $2032 for in-state
students and $3905 for out-of-state students
- Students can expect to spend approximately
$1500 annually for books
- Additional fees include: $20 student
malpractice insurance and $70 student recreation fee
- Graduate assistantships and scholarships are
available in the graduate program
- The school of physical therapy offers four
endowed scholarships for students
Additional questions:
Ms. Rhonda Gibson (740) – 593-1224
Email: www.physicaltherapy@ohiou.edu
Director Dr. Averill Overby