MCPHS University

Program Information

Program Name MCPHS University

General Description / Special Programs

Established 2011

Country United States

State MA

City Worcester

Address Line 1 Admission Office

Address Line 2 19 Foster Street

Address Line 3

Zip 01608

Fax

Phone1 508-373-5607

Phone2

Email1 [email protected]

Email2

Email3

Website https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-physical-therapy

Program Information

MCPHS University was formerly known as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

This page is intended for students with at least a Bachelor's Degree, and internal candidates ONLY. High school students MUST contact the institution directly for information about the Premedical and Health Studies pathway for physical therapy. Program Information

Choose a DPT Program of Excellence!

The DPT program at MCPHS University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, 30 miles west of Boston, in a region, rich in cultural, recreational, and healthcare opportunities.

Why MCPHS University?

* Early Integrated Clinical Experiences Observation and application of clinical skills including hands-on patient care within the first few weeks of classes that parallel curricular content. These occur in a variety of traditional and nontraditional settings promoting the development of clinical skills, professional identity, and readiness for future clinical practice.

* Pro bono Balance, Movement and Wellness Center Students work with community participants and put relevant skills to practice in a clinical learning environment that promotes professionalism, clinical competency, and service for our Doctor of Physical Therapy students.

* Qualified and Dedicated Faculty with specialty certifications in neurology, pediatrics, geriatrics, cardiopulmonary, orthopedics, ergonomics, manual therapy and strength and conditioning. Faculty are committed to student success.

* Personalized Education With an average class size of 40 students, students receive individualized attention from faculty in both classes and labs throughout the DPT program, as well as individual advising sessions each semester.

* Interprofessional Education Exceptional interprofessional education experiences are woven throughout the curriculum to learn from and with students from many of the other health professions at MCPHS, including Nursing, Program Description Physician Assistant, Optometry, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Acupuncture and more.

* Space Experiential learning occurs in dedicated labs well-equipped with contemporary and clinically relevant equipment and supplies.

Outcomes:

* 100% ultimate pass rate (2014-2018)

* 6 month employment rate: 100% (2014-2018)

* 97.7% graduation rate (2017-2018)

* Sense of Community Multiple community-based clinical and service opportunities provide immersion within the Central Mass and MCPHS communities.

* Scholarship Our faculty are dedicated to contributing to the scholarly advancement of the physical therapy profession. Faculty have numerous publications, and presentations at regional, national, and international conferences. All students participate in some form of scholarly work through their capstone.

* Student Support The University offers a full range of outstanding student support services specific to the graduate and professional students on the Worcester campus.

To learn more about our program, please go to our web page: https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of- physical-therapy

Program offers a guaranteed freshman No admission pathway?

Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch No campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?

Program conducts interviews as part of Yes the admissions process?

Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Yes Applicants?

Total cumulative deposit $750

Deposits are due by January 15th, 2022 (for students offered admission on Dec. 15th, 2021 or earlier), or 30 days from Additional Information about Deposit time of acceptance.

Deposit Refundable? No

Due Date of First Required Deposit 01/15/2022

Anticipated Size of the Next Entering 40 Class

Size of Most Recent Entering Class 40

% of IN-STATE applicants accepted 60%

% of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) U.S. 40% applicants accepted

Admission Requirements

Supplemental FEE required? No Admission Requirements

Supplemental fee amount $0

Supplemental APPLICATION No required?

Supplemental MATERIALS required? No

Description of supplemental materials Supplemental information such as a resume can be forwarded to [email protected] required

Is GRE Required? Yes

University GRE code 3512

Additional information about The School of Physical Therapy will accept GRE scores taken within 5 years. program's GRE requirements

Physical Therapist-1 Evaluator type accepted

Physical Therapist-2 Evaluator type accepted

Professor in Major Evaluator type accepted

Professor Evaluator type accepted

Academic Evaluator type accepted

Supervisor/Employer Evaluator type accepted

Teaching Assistant Evaluator type accepted

PTA Evaluator type accepted

Pre-PT Advisor Evaluator type accepted

Politician Evaluator type not accepted

Health Care Professional Evaluator type accepted

Friend Evaluator type not accepted

Family Member Evaluator type not accepted

Co-worker Evaluator type accepted

Clergy Evaluator type not accepted

Other Evaluator type accepted

Number of references required by 2 program

Additional information about 3 letters of recommendation is preferred. program's reference requirements

Program's PT hours requirement PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist

Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED 10

Total number of PT Hours 10 RECOMMENDED

Paid Accepted/Considered

Volunteer Accepted/Considered

Inpatient Accepted/Considered

Outpatient Accepted/Considered

MINIMUM GPA Overall Undergraduate 3.00 Cumulative

MINIMUM GPA Program-specific 3.00 prerequisite

MINIMUM GPA Math & Science GPA 3.00

Program considers Canadian Yes coursework?

CanadianTranscriptsDictionary Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS (recommended) Admission Requirements

Program policy for non-U.S. Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended) (foreign/international) coursework

Are non-native English Speakers Yes required to submit TOEFL scores?

Citizenship types eligible for U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) admission U.S. citizens citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)

Additional information about MCPHS University requires course-by-course evaluations for all international transcripts- with a WES evaluation preferred. program's policy on foreign English translation is required for original foreign transcripts from matriculated students. coursework

Course Prerequisites

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

Math and science prerequisites must have been completed within the last ten (10) years. All General Information prerequisite coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited institution with a letter grade of C or higher.

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

https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-rehabilitation-sciences/physical-therapy/physical- Link to program's prerequisite instructions therapy-dpt

Anatomy & Physiology I

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 6

A&P: Advanced A&P: Animal A&P: Any A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P) A&P: Comparative A&P: Exercise Physiology A&P: Human Acceptable Courses A&P: Mammalian A&P: Neuroanatomy A&P: Neurophysiology A&P: Pathophysiology A&P: Physiology A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: Vertebrate Biology: Any

Anatomy & Physiology II

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 6

A&P: Advanced A&P: Animal A&P: Any A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P) A&P: Comparative A&P: Exercise Physiology A&P: Human A&P: Mammalian Acceptable Courses A&P: Neuroanatomy A&P: Neurophysiology A&P: Pathophysiology A&P: Physiology A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: Vertebrate Biology: Any Biology / Biological Science

Two courses required for 6 credits total. Botany not accepted. Other courses that could full the requirement may include but are not limited to:

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 6.0 Credits QS: 9.0

Biology: Advanced Biology: Cell Biology: Embryology Biology: General Biology: General I Biology: General II Acceptable Courses Biology: Genetics Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular

Chemistry I

An introduction to chemistry with lab included. Topics covered in this course should include: mass, force, energy, interpreting phenomena in terms of atomic theory, gases, stoichiometry, periodic properties of the elements, and solutions.

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 6

Chemistry I Chemistry: Advanced Chemistry: Any Acceptable Courses Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic

Chemistry II

A course sequential to Chemistry I with lab included. Topics covered in this course should include: atomic structure, bonding, molecular geometry, reaction energetics and rates, equilibrium, redox and acid-base chemistry.

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 6

Chemistry II Chemistry: Advanced Chemistry: Any Acceptable Courses Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic

Exercise Physiology

Studies the physiological and adaptive responses of the human body to acute and chronic exercise stress. Examines how exercise affects major organ systems across the spectrum of healthy and unhealthy populations. Laboratory uses a variety of exercise equipment to apply physiological concepts to exercise testing, prescription, and training.

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Recommended

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4.5

Exercise Physiology Acceptable Courses Math

College Algebra or higher required. Acceptable courses may include but are not limited to:

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4.5

Mathematics: Algebra Mathematics: Calculus Acceptable Courses Mathematics: Geometry Mathematics: Pre-Calculus Mathematics: Trigonometry

Physics I

General course with lab covering topics in Newton's Laws of Motion, work and energy, simple harmonic motion, waves, work and energy, electrostatics, DC circuits, electromagnetism, and applications. MCPHS will accept physics courses that are calculus or non-calculus based.

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 6

Physics I Acceptable Courses Physics: Any Physics: General

Physics II

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 6

Physics II Physics: Any Acceptable Courses Physics: General

Psychology

Topics should include perception, learning and memory, personality development, abnormal behavior and social influences on behavior. Example titles: General Psychology, Principles of Psychology, or Introduction to Psychology. Upper level psychology courses can be substituted to fulfill the Intro to Psychology requirement. Please note: Sociology or any other social science is not a substitute for psychology.

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4.5

Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Advanced Psychology: Any Psychology: Child Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: General Psychology: General I Acceptable Courses Psychology: General II Psychology: Growth & Development Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Life Span Development Psychology: Psychopathology Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports Psychology: Statistics Social/Behavioral Science

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4.5

Statistics

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical principles. Example titles: Introduction to Statistics, Introduction to Probability, Biostatistics, Business Statistics, Social Statistics, and Statistics for Psychology.

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4.5

Biology: Biostatistics Business: Statistics Acceptable Courses Mathematics: Statistics Psychology: Statistics

Deadlines

PT program start date for 09/01/2022 entering class

Multiple start No dates?

PTCAS application April 1, 2022 deadline

Deadline Type Firm

Program has rolling Yes admissions process?

Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling admission basis with interviews granted to qualified candidates beginning in October. Important dates Accepted students must submit a $750 non-refundable deposit by January 15th, 2022 (for students offered admission by December 15th, 2021 or earlier) or within 30 days of acceptance.

Program Contacts

Name Phone Email Geographic Areas of Expertise International

+1 Alex Cole [email protected] 508.373.5607 Name Phone Email Geographic Areas of Expertise International

Sarah +1 [email protected] McLaughlin 508.373.5769