Belmont University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2010-11)

Kelly Rockey
Admissions Assistant
Belmont University
School of Physical Therapy
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
Phone: 615-460-6722
Phone (alternate number): 615-460-6726
Email: pt@belmont.edu
Website: http://www.belmont.edu/pt/admissions/index.html

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2011 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Friday, October 01, 2010
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	Monday, May 16, 2011
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	NO
Important Dates (if any): The programs prefers that applicants submit an application on or before August 31, 2010 to allow time for PTCAS processing. Interview by invitation only dates are tentatively scheduled to be on the following dates: November 5, 2010 December 3, 2010 A limited number of interview opportunities are available.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
If yes, list of items
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, amount	$50
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2010-11-01
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/ ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=belmontg
Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? Yes
Link to program’s prerequisite web page: http://www.belmont.edu/pt/admissions/index.html

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Chemistry I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Fundamental concepts and principles are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on structure, nomenclature, oxidation numbers and the mole concept. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
2	Chemistry II	General or College	NO	REQ	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Includes solutions, behavior of electrolytes, ionic and molecular equilibria, and nuclear chemistry, as well as, a brief introduction to the chemistry of carbon and its compounds. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
3	Biology I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Animal A&P: Comparative A&P: Exercise Physiology A&P: Human A&P: Mammalian A&P: Pathophysiology A&P: Vertebrate Biology: Cell Biology: Embryology Biology: GENERAL Biology: Genetics Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular Biology: Zoology	An introductory study of molecular and cellular biology. Topics include the molecular basis of cellular processes, structure and physiology of cells, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and microevolution. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
4	Biology II	General or College	NO	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Animal A&P: Comparative A&P: Exercise Physiology A&P: Human A&P: Mammalian A&P: Pathophysiology A&P: Vertebrate Biology: Cell Biology: Embryology Biology: GENERAL Biology: Genetics Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular Biology: Zoology	An introductory study of macroevolution, organismal biology and ecology. Topics include the structure and physiology of plants, the structure and physiology of animals, biodiversity, and ecological systems. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
5	Anatomy	General or College	NO	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Animal A&P: Comparative A&P: Human A&P: Mammalian A&P: Vertebrate	A study of the cells and tissues as well as the skeletal, muscular, neural, and special sensory systems of the human body. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
6	Physiology	General or College	NO	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Exercise Physiology A&P: Human A&P: Pathophysiology	A study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems of the human body. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
7	Statistics	Introductory	NO	NO	3	Biology: Biostatistics Business: Statistics Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	An introduction to statistical reasoning. Topics include descriptive measures, elementary probability distributions, sampling distributions, one and two sample inferences on means and proportions, simple linear regression, and correlation. Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
8	Social or Behavioral Science (1)	Introductory	NO	N/A	3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Child Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: GENERAL Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports Sociology Anthropology Ethics	Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
9	Social or Behavioral Science (2)	Introductory	NO	N/A	3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Child Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: GENERAL Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports Sociology Anthropology Ethics	Please note - no course may be used to satisfy more than one pre-requisite.
10	Physics I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	Physics I	One year sequence in Physics required (2 semesters or 3 quarters).
11	Physics II	General or College	NO	REQ	4	Physics II

* YES=course must be completed in a 4-year college/university and NOT in a community college.
** REQ=required lab; Rec=recommended lab; NO=lab not required; N/A=not applicable

Additional information about program’s course requirements:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code	1058, 0618
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2010-11-02
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2005-07-01

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal	400	490
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative		620
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing		4.3
Analytical Writing Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements	Composite GRE (verbal & quantitative combined) minimum is 900

References

Number of references required by program: 2 References

EVALUATOR TYPE	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator Type ACCEPTED	Evaluator Type NOT Accepted
Physical Therapist-1	X
Physical Therapist-2			X
Professor in Major			X
Professor			X
Academic			X
Supervisor/Employer			X
Teaching Assistant			X
PTA				X
Pre-PT Advisor			X
Politician/Elected Official				X
Health Care Professional			X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker				X
Clergy				X
OTHER				X

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist. Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED	50
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD	2011-02-01
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	3.00	3.70
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.00	3.66
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission)	U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents Canadian citizens Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	Yes
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Send foreign evaluation for CANADIAN coursework to PTCAS
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2011-08-24
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)	Christian

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	34
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	40
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	47.5%
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable)	2.5%
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	50.%
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the Belmont University Physical Therapy Program! When prospective students start to investigate this program, two questions typically arise. A brief answer to each is provided below:

Why Belmont?

‘Our students and our graduates are our credentials’, and the collective team of staff, faculty and students work hard to have this phrase be a recognizable trait of this program. Our program has a curriculum built on the medical model that is rigorous and stretches the students academically, but also provides the support needed to help students meet the challenges that arise. All members of our team (staff, faculty and students), work for mutual support and as much of an ‘extended family environment’ as can be expected while maintaining professional relationships. Additionally, the facilities are outstanding, with open classrooms and labs, and a broad variety of equipment that is used with research projects and teaching. The faculty are educators first and foremost, with the credentials and ongoing clinical experience to help mold excellent clinicians. The combined result has been a 100% overall licensure pass rate as reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Examiners (www.fsbpt.org).

Upcoming Changes: The next few years will be dynamic ones for the School of Physical Therapy and the College of Health Sciences. A new building is under construction and scheduled to open fall 2010 that will add 80,000 square feet to the College of Health Sciences, with the key tenets being the School of Pharmacy, Psychology Department, and the School of Physical Therapy.

We invite you to consider Belmont University School of Physical Therapy for your doctorate professional education.

(Page last updated 8/12/2010)