If you see yourself as a physical therapy professional who is dedicated to your community, Pacific is your place.
Admissions
Grade Point Averages Your academic strength and breadth carry significant weight in our application evaluation process. In order to be considered for admission, your overall cumulative GPA and prerequisite GPA must each be a 3.0 or higher at the time of application.
Prerequisite Coursework And Requirements Students must complete all prerequisite courses prior to enrollment with a “C” grade or higher. All science courses must be intended for pre-professional or science majors and should include a laboratory component.
For more details on specific prerequisites, please visit our webpage.
Interview Days Based on your application responses, you may be invited for a required interview. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about what our program has to offer you as a student. During the interview, consideration is given to knowledge of the profession, motivation toward a career in physical therapy, the ability to think clearly and logically, self-awareness, and verbal expression of ideas.
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Number of Applications Received
3.69
Average Cumulative GPA for accepted students
3.0
Overall Cumulative GPA and Prerequisite GPA Minimum
24
Average age
15
Average Number of U.S. States and territories representeD (And Canada)
12:1
Average Student To Faculty Ratio
Anatomy and Palpation of the Hip: Clinical Biomechanics Examination Lab
Getting Ready The Admissions Committee uses a holistic review process in considering applicants for admission, including factors such as:
Academic record
Observation Experience/ Extracurricular Activities
Strength of Professional Evaluations
Strength of interview
Demonstration of Cultural Awareness and Diversity
Understanding of the profession
How to Apply Our application opens June 15th and our deadline is set for November 1st. However, it is recommended applicants submit their application by September 15th. Applications are available through PTCAS and can be found here. Please contact Andrea Lybarger at PT.AT@pacificu.edu with any questions regarding the application process.
Criminal Background Check Upon acceptance and prior to matriculation, students will undergo a criminal background check, at their own expense. A criminal background check is a condition of matriculation into the program.
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12 semester credits Gen Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
8
semester credits Physics
2
semester credits Statistics
8
semester credits Chemistry
3
semester credits English and Writing
6
semester credits Psychology
In a word, we look for strength—but not just off-the-chart achievement in one area. We look for candidates with proven academic ability, strength of character, personality and leadership experience.
