MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY - Mercy College

Physical Therapy / 205PHYSICAL THERAPYUndergraduate PrerequisitesAnatomy and Physiology I and II 4 credits eachBiology I4 creditsChemistry I and II4 credits eachPhysics I and II4 credits eachDevelopmental Psychology3 creditsStatistics3 creditsPracticum in Physical Therapy * 2 credits* Graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program are not required to takethis course, which is only open to students accepted into the Physical Therapy Program.NOTE: No student will be admitted into a prerequisite science course if that student does notqualify to take EN 111 at the same time. Courses taken elsewhere will be evaluated forequivalency and transfer credit by the Admissions Department.The grades of any repeated prerequisite courses taken within the last five years will beaveraged together when computing the prerequisite gpa. Students currently repeating aprerequisite course will have the standing grade for that course included in their admission gpauntil the new grade is averaged with the existing grade. All prerequisite courses must becompleted with grades of C or better prior to entry into the Program. An overall gpa of 3.0 orhigher must be maintained for the last thirty credits taken.Program Admission RequirementsAll applicants are required to submit:1. A completed application for admission with the nonrefundable fee.2. Two references on the Mercy College Physical Therapy Recommendation Form (one lettershould be from a registered physical therapist or a work supervisor and one letter should befrom an instructor of a prerequisite course). The recommendations should give evidence ofacademic and professional qualifications for graduate study, and should be no more than oneyear old.3. A typewritten essay, limited to two pages, on the applicant’s reasons for pursuing a career inphysical therapy.4. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.5. Volunteer/work experience forms demonstrating at least eighty hours of volunteer or workrelatedexperience. The volunteer hours must be in a minimum of two different settings withpreference for candidates who have hours in pediatric and geriatric settings.6. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the last 30 credits taken, which must include atleast 5 prerequisite courses.7. A complete application packet, accompanied by a $62 application fee, should be submittedby January 2 for consideration for the Fall semester. Candidates with GPAs of 3.4 or highercan submit applications by December 2 for consideration for early decision.Admission Process1. Prospective students are required to meet with an admissions counselor for evaluation oftransfer credits prior to submitting an application to the Physical Therapy Program.2. An application form and general information regarding eligibility for the Doctor of PhysicalTherapy Program may be obtained from the Admissions Office at the Dobbs Ferry Campus.