2012-13 Applicants

Florida Gulf Coast University

This page is intended for college transfer students and graduates ONLY. High school students MUST contact the institution directly for information about the guaranteed freshman-entry program. Do not apply using PTCAS.

Program Information

Contact Information more...

Department of Physical Therapy and Human Performance
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Fort Myers FL, 33965
(239) 590-7530
mcoffey@fgcu.edu

General Information
PT program start date for entering class
08/19/2013
 

Incoming Class Profile
Size of most recent entering class
26
Anticipated size of next entering class
26
% of IN-STATE applicants accepted
65%
% of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted
35%

Program Description more...

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Florida Gulf Coast University, with a cohort of 26 students, is housed within the College of Health Professions. The DPT curriculum is centered on active student learning, utilizing mixed methods of instruction including face-to-face, web-based, and hybrid course delivery. Case-based modified problem-based group and individual learning experiences are integrated with contemporary physical therapy practice educational opportunities. Students develop into self-directed learners through the active learning format that characterizes the program – skills that aid them in becoming resourceful scholars and clinicians. In addition to the graduate program in Physical Therapy, the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Performance offers undergraduate degrees in both Athletic Training and Human Performance.

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a vibrant, rapidly growing institution in which a small student-to- faculty ratio and a friendly atmosphere are maintained. FGCU received the 2007 Engaged Campus Award from the Campus Compact and was recognized as the top state university in Florida in its commitment to community engagement. FGCU is located within driving distance of beautiful beaches and natural areas and preserves, including Everglades National Park, and affords residents numerous recreational opportunities.

Deadlines

Application Deadlines
PTCAS application deadline
1/15/2013
Deadline type
Firm
Program has rolling admissions process?
No
Important dates
FGCU holds an bi-annual Graduate Fair. Please visit the FGCU graduate studies website at http://www.fgcu.edu/graduate/ for additional information.

Early Decision
Program participates in PTCAS Early Decision?
No

Deposits

Deposits
Deposit Required
No
Deposit Amount Required for Accepted Applicants
$0.00
Deposit Refundable?
No

Requirements

Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
No
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GPA

GPA Scores
MINIMUM GPA Score
AVERAGE GPA score for accepted students
Program-specific Prerequisite
3.20
3.50
Upper Division GPA
3.00
3.50
 
Additional information about program's GPA requirements
The DPT Program at FGCU requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on upper division coursework.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
7693
Last acceptable GRE test date for this cycle
12/15/2013
GRE Scores
MINIMUM GRE score considered
AVERAGE GRE score for accepted students
Analytical writing scaled score
4.0
 
Additional information about program's GRE requirements
A minimum total Quantitative-Verbal GRE score of 1000, with a minimum score of 400 on both the Quantitative and Verbal portions of the GRE, if taken prior to August 2011 or Equivalent Quantitative-Verbal (combined and individual) scores for GRE tests taken after August 1, 2012.

Observation Hours
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours w/ signed form uploaded or online via PTCAS
Total number of PT hours REQUIRED
10
Paid
Not accepted
Volunteer
Required
Inpatient
Required
Outpatient
Required

Supplemental/Upload Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
Yes
Supplemental fee amount
$30.00
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
Yes
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
Yes
Description of supplemental requirements
All applicants to the DPT Program at FGCU must submit requirements and Application for Admission to the University.

ONLY accepted Applicants will be required to submit Immunizations, residency forms, official GRE Scores and official transcripts for all institutions attended to the Office of Graduate Studies at FGCU.
Deadline for supplemental materials
2013-07-01
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
https://gulfline.fgcu.edu/pls/fgpo/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
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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
Number of references required by program
0

Foreign Applicants and Transcripts
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
  • 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 WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework
  • Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
English translation required for original foreign transcripts.

Course Prerequisites

After you select the program and enter your coursework on the application, you may be required to match your courses to the program's course prerequisites in the "Prerequisites" tab of the "Program Materials" section.
General information
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.fgcu.edu/CHP/PT/PTDPT/admissions.asp
Anatomy & Physiology I
BSC 1085C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • A&P: COMBINED Course (eg, A&P)
  • A&P: SEPARATE courses
  • Biology: General
  • A&P: Human
Anatomy & Physiology II
BSC 1086C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • A&P: COMBINED Course (eg, A&P)
  • A&P: SEPARATE courses
  • Biology: General
  • A&P: Human
Biology I
BSC1010C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: General I
  • Biology: General
  • Biology: Microbiology
Chemistry I
CHM 1045C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Chemistry: Biochemistry
  • Chemistry: Inorganic
  • Chemistry: Organic
Chemistry II
CHM 1046C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Chemistry: Biochemistry
  • Chemistry: Inorganic
  • Chemistry: Organic
Physics I
PHY 2053C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Physics I
  • Physics: General
Physics II
PHY 2054C or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QH: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Physics II
Psychology
PSY 2012 or equivalent. 1 of 2 psychology courses required.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 3
QH: 4.5
Acceptable Courses
  • Psychology: General I
  • Psychology: General
Psychology
DEP 2004-Principles of Development or equivalent. 2 of 2 psychology courses required.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 3
QH: 4.5
Acceptable Courses
  • Psychology: Developmental
  • Psychology: Growth & Development
  • Psychology: Life Span Development
Statistics
STA 2023-Statistical Methods, STA 2037-Statistics w/Calculus or equivalent.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
SH: 3
QH: 4.5
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: Biostatistics
  • Business: Statistics
  • Mathematics: Statistics
  • Psychology: Statistics