Specific admission requirements vary per physical therapy school. You should consult with schools of interest to determine their specific admission requirements. Additionally, students can consult the PTCAS prerequisites website. A list of UNL courses that will fulfill the prerequisites for the physical therapy programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Creighton University is available by downloading the program checklist above.

Suggested academic preparation:

• Bachelor's degree- A bachelor's degree that incorporates specific required prerequisite courses is required by most physical therapy programs.
  • Some physical therapy programs require completion of at least 90 hours of coursework at the undergraduate level; these programs do not require a bachelor's degree for admission, but a bachelor's degree can provide superior academic preparation for the physical therapy program.
• Competitive academic record- Students with an excellent academic record, including high GPAs and multiple upper-level courses, will be at an advantage in the admission process.
• Major in anything- All UNL majors are great options.

We recommend you meet with an Explore Center advisor once a semester to ensure you are progressing with the correct academic coursework.