Admission Requirements

Our admissions criteria are designed for people with a bachelor’s degree in any area of study.

Admission Criteria

Apply via PTCAS.

  • A completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.2. There is no specific undergraduate major required.
  • Completion of all prerequisite courses (8 credits Biology, 8 credits Chemistry, 8 credits Physics, 8 credits Anatomy and Physiology, 3-4 credit Statistics) with a 3.2 overall. All prerequisite coursework must be completed within 10 years of enrollment date and applicants may apply with no more than two "in-progress" prerequisite courses. Final transcripts for all in-progress prerequisites are required prior to starting the program.
  • Two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty if possible.
  • We do not require the GRE or other graduate admission tests for entry or interview.

Please review our Essential Functions (ithaca.edu/academics/school-health-sciences-and-human-performance/physical-therapy/six-year-clinical-doctorate/essential-functions-physical-therapy-practice) so you are fully informed of the emotional, communication, cognitive/critical thinking, sensory-motor, and social-behavioral competencies required to successfully complete IC’s program requirements.

Admission Timeline

Rolling admissions; however, we encourage early application due to limited space and assistantships. Deadline January 16, 2025. Program starts May 19, 2025.

International Applicants

Please see our Graduate Catalog for requirements if you are an international applicant.