Applications for 2013 admission will be made available on May 1, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of the application, supporting documents and application fee are as follows:
Deadline
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Date
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Priority Consideration | October 1, 2012 |
Final Day to Submit Application | January 15, 2013 |
Letters of recommendation as well as transcripts should be mailed to the Office of Admissions directly from each source. Letters of recommendation must be composed on official letterhead, signed, and sealed in an envelope with the author's signature across the back seal. Unsealed or opened letters will not be accepted. Transcripts and recommendation letters are not accepted by fax or e-mail.
The address for transcripts, letters of recommendation and application fees is:
UNT Health Science Center
Physical Therapy Admissions
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
General Course Requirements | Semester Hours |
Psychology | 6 |
Science Course Requirements | |
Biology (with lab) | 8 |
Chemistry (with lab) | 8 |
Physics (with lab) | 8 |
Non-science major coursework does not typically satisfy mandated requirements for biology, chemistry, and physics.
Biology courses include General Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Immunology, Parasitology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pathophysiology. Biology courses should cover the cellular and molecular aspects, and the structure and function of living organisms.
These courses are not required for admission but may contribute to success in physical therapy education:
In addition to updated information posted on this site, you may contact the School of Health Professions Admissions Office via e-mail at PTAdmissions@unthsc.edu or by phone at (817) 735-2003 with further questions about the program. Please see our FAQ where many of your inquiries may be answered.
It is the policy of the University of North Texas Health Science Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era status, in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. Questions or complaints should be directed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Office at (817) 735-2357.