No, you only need to complete the application through PTCAS.

We recommend that you major in a course of study that you enjoy.  There is no major that is more favorably looked upon than any other but choosing a major that allows for efficiency in getting pre-requisites finished in a timely manner should be a consideration. Thus, many of our students have majored in biology or health and human performance (kinesiology, exercise science or exercise physiology, athletic training); but we also have recent students who majored in art history, astrophysics, business, anthropology, public health, Spanish, and occupational safety and health.

We review transcripts/prerequsites on a case by case basis. Please direct your inquries to physical.therapy@umontana.edu.

Grades from both sources are evaluated on an equal basis.

Both grades are included in your cumulative grade point average. However, we will take the higher grade for computation of your prerequisite GPA.

The 80 hours of observation need to be completed prior to submission of your application. These hours are for your benefit to ensure you truly want to pursue a career in physical therapy. Accumulating more than 80 hours does not enhance your application – once you have the hours and your decision is made, we recommend you focus on other elements of your application that enhance admission.

We are not requiring GRE scores for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.

Our classes start in the fall of each year, typically during the last week of August. However, new student mandatory orientation occurs the week before classes begin.