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Frequently Asked Questions We realize that many of you know the answers to these questions already, but we thought it would be helpful to give you brief answers to the type of questions we are asked daily. Please read through these questions carefully. If, at the end, your questions have still not been answered, please sign up for one of the informational meetings that are offered below. Note: Prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment, you must first attend a group advising session. The group advising schedule is available online at: www.pt.sfsu.edu/advising.aspx. Contact SFSU at (415) 338-2001 for more information.
Program Advising Schedule
For June, 2010 admission, you must complete TWO applications which are submitted separately, but in parallel. 1. The PTCAS Application : Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). Visit the PTCAS web site at www.ptcas.org for application instructions and a list of participating PT programs. 2. The UCSF Supplemental Application : Information that is required by the UCSF Graduate Division Office and the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy to complete the comprehensive process of evaluation. Please visit the web site at https://graduate.ucsf.edu/application/apply/eldpt/ . (Unavailable until June 2009). The fee for submission of this supplemental application is $70. The deadline for BOTH applications for admission in 2010 is October 1st, 2009 (midnight). No extension of this deadline will be granted.
2. How many people apply to the DPT program? We receive between 150 to 300 + applications each year. A maximum of 34 students are admitted each Summer.
3. When are the applicationsavailable? Applications are available on line from July through October 1st of the year before admission.
4. How many applications do I need to submit? There are two applications for an initial screening: PTCAS application and our supplemented application. If you are granted an interview, you will be given instructions on initiating the SFSU application process.
5. What is the minimum overall GPA? Both UCSF and SFSU Graduate Divisions require an overall GPA of a 3.0.
6. Is there an application fee? Yes. To apply for Summer 2010 admission, all applicants must complete TWO applications, which will be submitted separately but in parallel to Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and a supplemental application to UCSF. PTCAS fee is $120.00 (www.ptcas.og). UCSF Supplemental application fee is $70.00. (https://graduate.ucsf.edu/application/apply/eldpt/). For SFSU - only applicants actually admitted to the program pay its $55.00 application fee and complete the SFSU application.
7. Do I need to submit official transcripts with the application materials? Yes. Official copies of transcripts from each college or university you have attended are required for the PTCAS.
8. Is there an interview and when? Yes, the top 60-80 applicants will be invited for an interview. One Academic/Clinical faculty paired with one second-year PT student will interview applicants. Interviews will be held between mid-January and early February. *Date subject to change by admissions committee without notice.
9. When does the program begin? The Entry-Level DPT program begins in the summer (early or mid June) of each year.
10. If I’m denied admission can I reapply? Yes, students who are denied admission can re-apply for a subsequent academic year.
11. If I reapply, do I need to resubmit an application, letters of recommendation, pre-physical therapy patient-related forms and GRE scores again? Yes, all students who want to reapply must resubmit a new PTCAS application and pay the PTCAS and UCSF application fees again. Previous letters of recommendation and pre-physical therapy patient-related forms and GRE scores can be reused if desired. Repeat applicants should highlight what they have done to improve their eligibility for the program since the previous application and are encouraged to submit at least one new or updated letter of recommendation. You may only apply three times for admission.
Applicants should have completed at least 80% of the prerequisite courses prior to submitting applications.
2. When do I need to complete all the required prerequisites? All of the required course must be completed by the spring quarter/semester prior to entry in the summer.
3. Which prerequisites courses can I take at the community college? General Chemistry w/lab, General Physics w/lab, Microbiology/Cell Biology/Histology, Abnormal Psychology, and Statistics prerequisites can be taken at any community college. Please check www.assist.org to determine the equivalence of the community college courses to similar courses at either a CSU or UC school. It is preferred, though not required that Anatomy and Physiology be taken at a four-year institution.
4. Which prerequisites courses should I take at a four-year institution? As many prerequisities as possible. It is preferred, though not required, that Anatomy/Lab and Human Physiology/Lab be taken at a four-year instituition.
Combined Anatomy/Physiology course is acceptable only if Human Anatomy is not available. The combined course must be a full year of study and must include laboratory.
6. How do I know if a course I took at another school is equivalent to UCSF/SFSU prerequisites? For coursework taken at a California Community College please check www.assist.org or http://www.cansystem.org. to determine the equivalence of the community college courses to similar courses at either a CSU or UC school. If coursework was taken at a private four-year institution, or an out-of-state school please attend an informational meeting at SFSU and/or consult an advisor within the Graduate Programs in Physical Therapy.
7. What is the equivalent California Articulation Number (CAN) for the required prerequisites? See http://www.cansystem.org CAN CHEM SEQ A = General inorganic Chemistry w/ lab. (1 yr.) CAN PHYS SEQ A = General Physics w/ lab. (1 yr.) CAN STAT 2 = Intro to Statistics CAN BIOL 10 = Human Anatomy w/ lab CAN BIOL 12 = Human Physiology w/ lab or CAN BIOL SEQ B = Combined Human Anatomy and Human Physiology w/ Lab CAN BIOL 14 = Microbiology
8. If my prerequisite coursework is more than five (5) years old, will you accept it? Yes. However, if prerequisite coursework is more than five years old, students are encouraged to take additional science or highly recommended courses to demonstrate their current scholastic abilities.
No. “C” is consider a passing grade. Courses repeated to improve a “C” grade cannot be included in the calculation of the GPA.
10. How many quarter/semester units of courses can I repeat? An applicant may repeat up to 16 quarter/10.5 semester units of “D” or “F” at the same institution. Calculate only the repeat grade in the grade point average. Repeated courses must be marked with an asterisk (*).
11. Do I need to list courses taken for Pass/Not Pass? You must include all courses, whether taken for a grade or Pass/Not Pass. Do not compute the units received for Pass/Not Pass coursework when you calculate your GPA.
12. What is a Baccalaureate Degree? This means undergraduate bachelor’s degree.
13. What is post baccalaureate undergraduate Coursework? These are undergraduate courses taken after the receipt of a bachelor’s degree.
14. Do you accept online courses? Courses that inlcude a lab cannot be taken online. Online courses for other prerequisites MAY be accepted, however they MUST be approved first by the Director of Admission BEFORE you may use them to fulfill a prerequisite. Approved online courses in the past have included those with proctored exams, some in-class meetings, online interactive discussions, and assignments similar to on-sight classes.
______________________________________________________ 15. Do you accept Advanced Placement courses from high school? AP courses accepted are: Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics. Your score must have been a 3 or higher (higher is preferred). The AP cpurse MUST have been accepted by the undergraduate institution that you attended.
____________________________________________________ 1. Where should I do my pre-P.T. clinical hours? You should get experience in a VARIETY of physical therapy settings, NOT just outpatient or sports. It is HIGHLY recommened that you get experience in an inpatient setting of some sort. Most of the large medical centers in the Bay Area offer opportunities for pre-P.T. students to volunteer in a variety of settings. Some use a waiting list, but there usually is a good rate of turnover as students leave to go to other settings or to a P.T. program. The Graduate Program does NOT assist in placements for pre-P.T. students. 2. How many hours should I do? The MINIMUM acceptable is 150 hours. It is highly recommeneded that you get more than that if possible. 3. Will it count if I work in a doctor's office, a chiropractor's office, or on a sports team? Your clinical experience hours MUST be DIRECTLY supervised by a LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST. Hours spent under supervision of other health care professionals will NOT be counted towards your clinical experience. 4. How do I "officially" document my clinical experience hours when applying? While you are in each clinical experience, both you and your supervisor should keep track of how many hours you have done. The offical documentation is part of the PTCAS Application and consists of a seperate form for each clinical experience, to be filled out and signed by the supervising P.T. confirming the number of hours you have compleed or plan to complete. Your hours will NOT be accepted without these completed forms.
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