Students applying to the PTA to DPT Bridge Program must meet the following admission requirements to be considered for admittance into the program:
• Minimum overall and prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate work (on a four-point scale). Courses with a grade below a "C" will not transfer but will be included in the cumulative grade point average.
• Evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the University of Findlay, by Sept. 1 of the year of application.
• Completion of the GRE exam with scores submitted to the University of Findlay Office of Admissions.
• Evidence of having graduated from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist assistant program (transcripts may serve as evidence).
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a physical therapist assistant is required and must be completed by Sept. 1 of the year of application.
• Five of the seven prerequisite classes must be completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to submitting the application (by May of the year of application).
• All seven prerequisites must be completed with a GPA of a 3.0 before a student can be fully admitted to the program (by Sept. 1 of the year of application).
Students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from American universities must meet the previously listed admissions conditions, plus:
• Have a verified TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) minimum total score of 89 with 26 or better in speaking and 24 or better in writing or a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic score with a minimum overall band score of 7.0. Students not supplying an IELTS score are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English.
• Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.
g>Students applying to the Hybrid PTA to DPT Bridge Program must meet the following admission requirements to be considered for admittance into the program:
• Minimum overall and prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate work (on a four-point scale). Courses with a grade below a "C" will not transfer but will be included in the cumulative grade point average.
• Evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the University of Findlay, by Sept. 1 of the year of application.
• Completion of the GRE exam with scores submitted to the University of Findlay Office of Admissions.
• Evidence of having graduated from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist assistant program (transcripts may serve as evidence).
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a physical therapist assistant is required and must be completed by Sept. 1 of the year of application.
• Five of the seven prerequisite classes must be completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to submitting the application (by May of the year of application).
• All seven prerequisites must be completed with a GPA of a 3.0 before a student can be fully admitted to the program (by Sept. 1 of the year of application).
Students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from American universities must meet the previously listed admissions conditions, plus:
• Have a verified TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) minimum total score of 89 with 26 or better in speaking and 24 or better in writing or a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic score with a minimum overall band score of 7.0. Students not supplying an IELTS score are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English.
• Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.