A bachelor's degree must be completed before entrance into the program. Any bachelor's degree is acceptable, but it may be beneficial to pursue a degree that includes many or all of our prerequisites (below).

GPA requirement:

A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits of undergraduate/graduate course work is required, however to be competitive, a 3.5 GPA is recommended.

Prerequisite courses:

A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in prerequisite coursework is required, however to be competitive, a 3.5 GPA is recommended.

A minimum ''C'' grade or higher in all prerequisite courses is required. (''C-'' will not be accepted) Request 3 letters of reference, at least one from a professor, instructor or academic advisor, and two from physical therapists that have directly observed you. Letters must be submitted by the author into the PTCAS system. Idaho State University Admissions offers an opportunity to complete an online asynchronous interview for qualified applicants. All interviews are conducted using a video-based platform where students record and upload their responses to a series of interview questions for review by program faculty and the Admissions Committee. Complete a well written PTCAS required essay. Graduate Record Examination

Minimum combined score of 295 with at least 148 in verbal.

A minimum analytical writing score of 4.0. International students must obtain the following scores in each section of the TOEFL on one attempt. Exam date must be within 2 years of application.

TOEFL Section Minimum Score Reading 22
Listening 21
Writing 22
Speaking 24 (89 total)