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Franklin Pierce University (NH)

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION 2012-13

Ann Greiner PT, EdD, MS
Interim Program Director
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Franklin Pierce University
5 Chenell Drive
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-8733
dptprogram@franklinpierce.edu
http://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/gradstudies/programs_of_study/doctor_physical_therapy.htm

APPLICATION DEADLINE

PTCAS application deadline

1/15/2013

Deadline type

Soft

Application close date (for soft deadlines only)

3/15/2013

Program has rolling admissions process?

EARLY DECISION

Program participates in PTCAS Early Decision?

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental FEE required?

Supplemental APPLICATION required?

Supplemental MATERIALS required?

Deadline for supplemental materials

Link to supplemental forms or instructions

http://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/gradstudies/programs_of_study/doctor_physical_therapy/how_to_apply.htm

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Bachelor's degree required prior to matriculation into PT program?

Yes

Anatomy and/or Physiology (A&P) course prerequisites MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department

Yes

Link to program's prerequisite instructions

http://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/ugrad/catalog.htm

Course subject	Course level	4-Year	Lab	Hours	Acceptable courses	Course description
Anatomy & Physiology I	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	A&P: COMBINED Course (eg, A&P) A&P: Human A&P: SEPARATE courses	Cellular & systematic aspects of human body.
Anatomy & Physiology II	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	A&P: COMBINED Course (eg, A&P) A&P: Human A&P: SEPARATE courses	Cellular & systematic aspects of human body.
Chemistry I	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Fundamental chemistry principles presented at level appropriate for pre-professional or science majors.
Chemistry II	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Fundamental chemistry principles presented at level appropriate for pre-professional or science majors.
Physics I	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Physics I	Algebra-based. Covers mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics.
Physics II	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Physics II	Algebra-based. Covers mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics.
Psychology	General or College	No	N/A	SH: 3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Advanced Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Growth & Development Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Life Span Development Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports
Statistics	General or College	No	N/A	SH: 3	Biology: Biostatistics Mathematics: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	Graphical & qualitative description of data, binomial, normal and t-distributions, one- and two- sample hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, simple linear regressions and correlations.

GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE)

Is GRE required?

Yes

Program's PTCAS GRE code

2477

Last acceptable GRE test date for this cycle

12/31/2012

Oldest GRE test date considered for this cycle

12/31/2007

GRE Scores

MINIMUM GRE score considered

AVERAGE GRE score for accepted students

Verbal reasoning scaled score

146

Verbal reasoning % score

31%

50%

Quantitative reasoning scaled score

144

Quantitative reasoning s% score

26%

50%

Analytical writing % score

42%

Additional information about program's GRE requirements

Minimum GRE Score for test taken after July 31, 2011: Verbal = 146; Quantitative = 144.

Minimum GRE Score for test taken before August 1, 2011: Verbal = 400; Quantitative = 500

REFERENCES

Number of references required by program


Evaluator type	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send reference from ONE OR MORE evaluators in 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				X
Health Care Professional			X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker				X
Clergy				X
Other			X

Additional information about program's reference requirements

References must address your fit for the field of physical therapy, your moral character, and your ability to succeed in the graduate level program.

PT OBSERVATION HOURS

Program's PT hours requirement

PT hours are required - a licensed physical therapist must verify hours with signed form

Total number of PT hours REQUIRED

DEADLINE for completion of all PT hours

12/15/2012

PAID experience

Accepted/Considered

VOLUNTEER experience

Accepted/Considered

INPATIENT experience

Required

OUTPATIENT experience

Required

Additional information about program's PT hours requirement

In order to assure an understanding of the breadth of PT practice, applicants must complete PT Observation hours in three varied settings, one of which must be in an inpatient setting (acute care, inpatient rehab or skilled nursing facility).

GPA REQUIREMENT

GPA

Minimum GPA

Average GPA for accepted students

Overall Undergraduate Cumulative

3.00

3.27

Program-specific Prerequisite

3.00

3.32

Additional information about program's GPA requirements

Minimum Overall Undergraduate GPA required is a 3.0.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS & TRANSCRIPTS

Citizenship types eligible for admission

U.S. citizens
U.S. permanent residents
Canadian citizens
Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework

Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS

Program policy for CANADIAN coursework

Send foreign evaluation for Canadian courses to PTCAS

Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework

Send transcript evaluations from World Education Services (WES) for all foreign undergraduate transcripts to PTCAS. Consult the WES web site at www.wes.org. Canadian transcripts are subject to the same requirement for evaluation as other foreign transcripts.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT program start date for entering class

8/26/2013

Size of most recent entering class

Anticipated size of next entering class

Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted

19%

Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted

81%

Social networking

Facebook Page for PT Program

http://www.facebook.com/FranklinPierceUniversity

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Franklin Pierce University offers its Doctor of Physical Therapy program at its Concord, NH campus and at its Goodyear, AZ campus. Students require a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of all prerequisite coursework prior to acceptance into the program.

The DPT program, which is based on current knowledge of practice, constantly exposes students to advances in the profession. A cornerstone of this curriculum is the concept of primary care as an evolving health care environment. Concepts that prepare students to function in this dynamic system are integrated within the curriculum and are reinforced throughout the course progression. Students develop skills in professionalism, compassion, time management, team dynamics, critical thinking, documentation, use of referral systems, service learning, interpersonal communication, effective written communication, and prevention of injuries, as well as promotion of health, wellness, and fitness. At the center of the curriculum are the missions of the University, the College, and the program, and a focus on the patient as the source of information and the primary health decision-maker.

Physical therapy students and faculty at Franklin Pierce University appreciate the partnership between the patient and the health care provider and serve as advocates for the patient. Graduates of this program are practitioners who are kind and compassionate, integrate mind, body, and spirit, make continuing contributions to the community, demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, and are respected as highly competent professionals.

Last Updated: 09/10/2012