Doctor of Physical Therapy at New York Medical College
Manhattanville College: B.A.
New York Medical College: D.P.T. in Physical Therapy
This is a preferred admission program, based on Manhattanville’s close relationship with New York Medical College. A limited number of reserved places are available for qualified Manhattanville students. Qualified students aspiring to enter this field may apply to the three year Doctor of Physical Therapy program at New York Medical College School of Public Health.
Students may pursue any major/minor at Manhattanville, but must complete the required courses listed below. New York Medical College recommends a full four years of undergraduate work and the completion of the BA degree. After the successful completion of the three years of study at New York Medical College School of Public Health, the student receives a Doctor of Physical Therapy. At this point, the student is eligible to take the physical therapy licensure exam.
Students interested in the DPT program should consult with Professor Annemarie Bettica (representative of the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee) as early as possible.
The requirements for admission to New York Medical College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program are as follows:
-An academic record that includes a balance of coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, including competency in English Writing. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. The following required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better:
-Four courses in Biology--Principles of Biology I and II, Anatomy and Physiology, and Histology. ·
-Two courses in Chemistry, with laboratories ·
|-Two courses in Physics, with laboratories ·
-Fundamentals of Psychology ·
-One additional course in Psychology ·
-One course in Mathematics and one in Statistics
-Applicants must provide evidence of at least 50 hours of volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy setting.
-Three letters of recommendation, one from a college professor, one from a physical therapist who has observed the applicant in a clinical setting, and an additional reference of the applicant’s choice.
-Applicants must show evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The CPR course must include skill practice on CPR and choking for the adult (1 and 2 person CPR), child, and infant.
-Applicants whose native language is not English are required to obtain a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 260 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Second language (TOEFL).
-New York Medical College School of Public Health will waive the GRE requirement.
Student Selection Process:
Interested students must apply in writing, using the NY Medical College application, to the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee no later than March 15 of the Junior year. Applications from students with satisfactory records are then forwarded, via the Provost’s office, to the Physical Therapy Program Director at New York Medical College. New York Medical College then arranges for interviews with qualified applicants during the summer following the junior year.
A student who continues to have satisfactory assessments will then submit an application to New York Medical College with a final letter of evaluation from the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee by October 31 of the Senior year. New York Medical College will then make a final decision on the application.