Articulation Agreement Between the Rockhurst University Department of Physical Therapy Education & Truman State University
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Submit a completed application to PTCAS no later than October 1 of the year preceding the desired summer of admission.
- Receive three favorable letters of recommendation as part of the PTCAS application.
- 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.
- Submit GRE scores to PTCAS as well as a send a copy to the Rockhurst University Graduate Admissions Office.
- 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.
- 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.