Physical Therapy Admission

APPLICATION INFORMATION

There are two avenues to be admitted into University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

  • Direct Entry: Applications submitted as a senior in high school or undergraduate at University of Jamestown, can be accepted to the Physical Therapy Program without applying through PTCAS (see below). The Physical Therapy Program will hold a position for the applicant, pending successful graduation from the University of Jamestown.
  • PTCAS.org: Application through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service.

ADMISSIONS THROUGH PTCAS.ORG

Interviews will take place on scheduled dates in November and February. Offers will be made to qualified applicants beginning in November. After review of the application, a student may be accepted, rejected, or a decision may be deferred to the spring. It is to your advantage to apply early. After interviews in February, UJPT will continue to evaluate completed applications and admit qualified students until all seats in our incoming class are filled.

UJPT has a rolling admissions process. Please refer to PTCAS for official application deadlines. Applications will be processed as they are submitted and verified by PTCAS. The application deadline for November interviews is in early October, and the application deadline for February interviews is in early January.

All required documents must be uploaded into PTCAS for processing; do not mail documents to the Program. Incomplete and/or unverified applications are not accepted.

University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy Program gives priority to graduates of University of Jamestown, Jamestown, ND; and gives preference to graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN; Concordia College, Moorhead, MN; and North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.

CRITERIA

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation.
  • Official transcripts from all higher learning institutions that you have attended.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in all undergraduate courses.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in all prerequisite courses listed in the prerequisite table.
  • Observation hours are recommended but not required.
  • Print and sign the Essential Function Requirements, scan a copy, and upload it to PTCAS.
  • Two letters of recommendation:
    • One from work supervisor or professor in major
    • One from a licensed physical therapist or professor in major
  • Successful completion of an interview.
  • Submission of TOEFL scores, if applicable. Acceptable scores are as follows:
    • TOEFL score 525 Paper
    • TOEFL score of 195 Computer
    • TOEFL score of 70 Internet-based
    • An IELTS band score of 5.5

PREREQUISITES

Minimum Required Semester Hours Prerequisite Acceptable Courses (see prerequisite for lab requirement) University of Jamestown Equivalents
8 Total Semester Hours Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab or Human Anatomy with Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy

Either option MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department

 Biol 208
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab or Human Physiology with Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II or Human Physiology

Either option MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department

 Biol 209
8 Total Semester Hours General Biology I with Lab Cell Biology or General Biology I Biol 150
General Biology II with Lab Cell Biology, Embryology, General Biology II, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Zoology

Botany not accepted

 Biol 151
8 Total Semester Hours General Chemistry I with Lab General Chemistry I Chem 133
General Chemistry II with Lab General Chemistry II, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry Chem 134
8 Total Semester Hours Physics I with Lab Physics I Phys 143 or 203
Physics II with Lab Physics II Phys 144 or 204
3 Total Semester Hours General Psychology General Psychology Psyc 101
3 Total Semester Hours Lifespan Development or Abnormal Psychology Developmental Psychology Psyc 203 or 302
3 Total Semester Hours Statistics Business Statistics, Math Statistics, Psychology Statistics or Biostatistics Psyc 202 or Math 205

Eight of eleven prerequisite classes must be completed in order to be invited for interviews. All coursework, including a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, must be completed prior to beginning the Program.

For more information, see the Physical Therapy Catalog.
For additional questions about the PT program admissions process please contact us at ptadmissions@uj.edu.

University of Jamestown protects applicant rights, including due process. If an individual feels that he or she has been treated unfairly in the admissions process, he or she may wage a complaint with the Admissions Review Committee. The Admissions Review Committee is composed of the Director of the Physical Therapy Program and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.