Admission to the program
Candidates applying for admission to the physical therapy program from high school are required to have no less than three years of high school college preparatory mathematics (four years are preferred), one year of biology, one year of chemistry and one year of physics. In addition, the scores of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the College Entrance Examination board of the American College Testing (ACT) program are an important consideration. Related health care experience is highly desirable. Prospective candidates also must satisfy general Quinnipiac University admission requirements.

All applications must include three letters of reference, and a personal interview may be required with representatives of the admissions office to discuss program requirements and the applicant’s professional interests and commitments. Applications are accepted for admission to the fall semester only.

Preprofessional Undergraduate Component

Total Credits 122 -- When 122 credits are earned, the student is awarded the BS in Health Science Studies.

Initial placement in the English and mathematics courses is determined by examination and an evaluation of high school units presented. The minimum mathematics requirement is MA 141. The above physical therapy course requirements must be fulfilled in the appropriate semester as indicated.

Any deviations from the prescribed program require the prior approval of the department's Review and Evaluation Committee.

The following courses in the preprofessional component must be successfully completed with a C- or better. Where applicable, they may be used to satisfy university curriculum requirements.

MA 275 Biostatistics
CHE 110-111 General Chemistry
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology
BIO 211-212 Anatomy & Physiology
PS 272 Abnormal Psychology
PHY 110-111 General Physics
BIO 101-102 General Biology
MA 141 Calculus of a Single Variable I

The following courses in the third year, third year summer, and first semester of the fourth year must be completed with a C+ or better. In addition, a student must achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 in each semester during the third year and in the first semester of the fourth year.

PT 300 Introduction to Physical Therapy Process 
BMS  300 Human Performance Physiology I 
HSC 338 Human Anatomy 
HSC 340 Kinesiology I 
HSC 342 Neuroanatomy I
PT 301 Introduction to Physical Therapy Process ll
BMS 301 Human Performance Physiology II 
HSC 339 Human Anatomy II 
HSC 341 Kinesiology II 
HSC 343 Neuroanatomy II
PT 400 Clinical Experience I
PT 401 Issues/Topics in Physical Therapy
PT 402 Introduction to Clinical Decision Making
BMS 200 Biology of Aging

The following courses must be taken at Quinnipiac: BIO 101-102, CHE 110-111, PHY 110- 111, BIO 211-212, MA 141, MA 275, BMS 300, HSC 338, HSC 340, HSC 342, PT 300, BMS 301, HSC 339, HSC 341, HSC 343, PT 401 and PT 402.

A total of 122 credits are required for the bachelor’s degree in the preprofessional component of the program. All requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester of the fourth year to be guaranteed a position in the professional component.

If a student scores a 4 in the AP exam for biology and a 5 on the calculus exam, AP credits are awarded for BIO 101-102, and MA 141, and the student is absolved of these requirements. However, if AP credits are awarded and accepted for CHE 110-111, BIO 211-212, PHY 110-111, MA 141 and MA 275, the following courses must be taken in their place.

CHE 110-111 General Chemistry I & II
CHE 201L Lab Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
CHE 205L Lab Fundamentals of Physiological Chemistry
BIO 211-212 Anatomy & Physiology I & II 
BIO 346L Lab Cell Physiology
BIO 347 General Physiology
PHY 110-111 General Physics I & II
BIO 282L Lab Genetics
BIO 317L Lab Developmental Biology
MA 141 Calculus of a Single Variable I
MA 142 Calculus of a Single Variable II
MA 275 Biostatistics
MA 381 Experimental Design

The Review and Evaluation Committee for the program in physical therapy is responsible for evaluating and screening candidates during the preprofessional and professional components of the program. Requirements for the program in physical therapy were approved in conjunction with the accreditation of the program and are acceptable to the School of Health Sciences and Quinnipiac University administration.

Professional Component (Graduate Level)

Total Credits 102
Following completion of the graduate component with 102 cumulative credits, students are awarded the doctor of physical therapy.

The regular full-time tuition requirements, including appropriate charges above 16 credits, apply to the first 31⁄2 years of the curriculum. For the first summer clinical, the applicable summer undergraduate credit charges apply. A total of 103 credits are required to complete the professional component of the program. The curriculum for the professional component is subject to modification as deemed necessary to present to the student a progressive and meaningful educational experience.

A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained each semester during the graduate component of the program. A grade of C+ or better is required in all courses in the professional component of the program.