HES: DPT at Rockhurst

Articulation Agreement Between the Rockhurst University Department of Physical Therapy Education & Truman State University

 

  1. Complete a bachelor’s of science degree in either Health Science or Exercise Science from Truman State University prior to the desired summer of admission.
  2. Earn a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all pre-requisite and all science pre-requisite courses as needed for admission into the Rockhurst University physical therapy program.
  3. Notify the Rockhurst University Department of Physical Therapy Education of plans to apply to the program no later than October 1 of the year preceding the desired summer of admission.
  4. Submit a completed application to PTCAS no later than October 1 of the year preceding the desired summer of admission.
  5. Receive three favorable letters of recommendation as part of the PTCAS application.
  6. Earn a minimum of 155 on both the verbal and quantitative sections and a minimum of 4.5 on the analytical writing section on the GRE.
  7. Submit GRE scores to PTCAS as well as a send a copy to the Rockhurst University Graduate Admissions Office.
  8. Complete all pre-requisites and have grades submitted to PTCAS no later than December 25 of the year preceding the desired summer of admission to allow adequate time for PTCAS to verify transcripts.
  9. Successfully complete a personal interview.

Applicants who meet the requirements listed above will be reviewed by Rockhurst University’s Department of Physical Therapy Admissions Committee. A maximum number of 2 students will be automatically accepted into the program. Those students who do not meet the requirements listed above will be reviewed under the standard admissions process.