Admission requirements

Prerequisites | Application

Applicants must meet the following requirements for entry into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university. A grade of "D" in any required prerequisite course is not acceptable.
• A minimum grade-point average of 2.7 (in a 4.0 system).
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores should be reported directly to VCU.
• For nonnative English-speaking applicants, regardless of immigration status, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 600 (score of 250 on computerized exam). Scores should be reported directly to VCU.
• A minimum total of 100 volunteer hours in at least two physical therapy practice settings.
• Three recommendations with at least one from a physical therapist.

Guaranteed graduate admission for honors students

Qualified VCU undergraduate students participating in the University Honors Program may apply for guaranteed admission to the physical therapy program before matriculation at VCU or early in their undergraduate studies. For more information, contact the The Honors College at (804) 828-1803.

International student admission

In today’s increasingly interdependent world, it is essential that citizens of all nations understand that their well-being is vitally linked to the well-being of all world citizens. In this spirit, the Department of Physical Therapy encourages the enrollment of qualified international students in its program.

International application materials and information about English language proficiency, immigration and visa regulations may be obtained from:

Office of International Admissions
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 843043
Richmond, Virginia 23284-3043
Phone: (804) 828-1829