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Midwestern University - Glendale Physical Therapy Program
Website

http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Physical_Therapy.html

Midwestern University Office of Admissions Glendale Campus 19555 N. 59th Ave. Glendale AZ 85308 United States
Phone+1 888.247.9277
Phone 2 +1 623.572.3275
Email admissaz@midwestern.edu
Private
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
No
Supplemental fee amount
$0
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
No
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
7600
Last acceptable GRE test date for this cycle
12/15/2020
Oldest GRE test date considered for this cycle
05/31/2015
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
Applicants are required to submit official GRE general test scores directly to Midwestern University. Only test scores earned during the previous five years and sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) will be accepted.
Minimum and average GRE scores
Verbal reasoning % score
57%
Quantitative reasoning % score
53%
Analytical writing % score
67%
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
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 not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not 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 not accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type accepted
Other
Evaluator type not accepted
Number of references required by program
2
Additional information about program's reference requirements 
It is required that applicants obtain a reference from a licensed physical therapist.
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
It is required that applicants complete a minimum of 60 hours of observation in a physical therapy department.  Hours must be distributed in at least two practice environments that may include, but are not limited to inpatient acute care, home health, outpatient/orthopedic and sports, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or pediatrics.
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
60
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Required
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.00
3.55
Science GPA
2.90
3.37
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
Yes
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
CanadianTranscriptsDictionary
Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS (recommended)
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
No
Citizenship requirements
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, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
An international student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or from a recognized post secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciences, six hours in non-remedial English composition, and three hours in speech/public speaking. Applicants who wish to receive transfer credit for prerequisite coursework completed outside the US or at a Canadian institution that does not use English as its primary language of instruction and documentation must submit an official, detailed, course-by-course evaluation obtained from one of the following evaluation services: • Education Credential Evaluators (ECE): 414/289-3400 or Fax 414/289-3411 (www.ece.org, e-mail: eval@ece.org) • World Education Service (WES): 212/966-6311 or Fax 212/739-6100 (www.wes.org) • Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants: 305/273-1616 or Fax 305/273-1338 (www.jsilny.com, email: info@jsilny.com) International applicants who do not provide documentation of acceptable US or Canadian course/degree equivalency will not receive credit, and will be required to complete all prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university in the United States, or at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation.