Application to the Bellin College Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be made through PTCAS website. The Bellin College Admissions Department will coordinate applications, facilitate admission material submission and be the primary conduit of communication during the admissions process. Once the application is complete, the admissions department will review the application using a standardized admissions rubric. Bellin College evaluates applicants holistically, utilizing a combination of cognitive and non-cognitive qualifications for admission. All files are reviewed on an individual basis.
Students will submit proof of the following admission requirements through the application portal:
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Recommended cumulative ≥ GPA 3.0; or ≤ 3.0 with cumulative GPA ≥ 3.50 over last 60 SH/90 QH
- Pre-requisite class
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- Recommended GPA ≥ 3.0, with no course less than "C."
- All courses need to be completed within ten years before application, except Anatomy/Physiology, which must be completed in the last five years. Exceptions may be made for practical work experience relevant to the physical therapy field.
- 1 semester Human Anatomy with lab
- 1 semester Physiology with lab (may take 2-semester sequence Anatomy/Physiology)
- 2 semesters Chemistry with lab
- 2 semesters Physics with lab
- 2 semesters Biology with lab (Exercise Physiology class with lab may be substituted for one Biology class)
- 2 semesters Psychology
- 1 semester Statistics
- 1 credit Medical Terminology
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- GRE completed within five years before application
- Exception: Applicants with a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution may report earlier GRE scores. Transcripts of post-graduation education must be provided.
- There is no minimum GRE score required for admission, although achievement within the 40th percentile or Verbal + Quantitative score of 295 or above is preferred.
- Resume/CV: provide evidence of work experience, extracurricular, leadership, and service
- Two references (at least one from a former teacher and one from a licensed medical professional is preferred)
- Written statement of purpose
- Observation hours: Recommend eight hours in a variety of PT settings
Any course graded as "pass/fail" or "satisfactory/unsatisfactory" will not be considered in the GPA/rubric calculation. The admissions counselor will verify that "pass" or "satisfactory" represents at least a grade of C.