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At Touro Nevada, you’ll practice advanced physical therapy with unmatched faculty support, flexible clinical rotations nationwide, and expert mentors who ensure you graduate ready to lead.
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A Student Perspective...
“I think Touro is unique because the campus has so many tools at its disposal. We can train with different equipment and interact in different clinical settings. I also love Touro’s student culture. The program is geared toward student-centered learning, so we are always encouraged to teach each other.”
Nathan Viloria Class of 2024
Admission Requirements Overview
- Baccalaureate degree
- Minimum 2.75 cumulative, science, and prerequisite overall GPA
- Prerequisites of biology w/lab, human anatomy & physiology w/lab, general chemistry w/lab, physics w/lab, behavioral sciences, statistics
- Two letters of recommendation: One letter must be from a licensed health care professional and One additional letter of recommendation can be from a college faculty member or advisor.
- 50 hours of observation of physical therapy practice
Full admission requirements can be found in the university catalog.
PT Common Questions
You will find answers to some of the most common questions about the program. For answers to common questions on the general application process, please visit Admissions & Aid.
No, and all supporting materials, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and documentation of observation hours are required.
Yes, it is. The Touro Nevada Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). TUN is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Although each application pool is unique, the average undergraduate cumulative and science GPA of our last entering class were 3.34 and 3.18, respectively.
No, the PT program does not accept transfer students.
No. You may have up to two prerequisite courses in progress and you will be required to successfully complete all prerequisite courses prior to beginning the PT program. An official transcript reflecting the completion of the courses will be required prior to matriculation.
Yes, the DPT Admissions Committee will determine your eligibility based on all application materials submitted.
It takes PTCAS approximately 4-6 weeks to verify applications, after which they can be viewed by the Touro Admissions Committee. It will take approximately four weeks for the admissions office to process your application.
Yes, we will accept Pass/Fail grades. If your institution does not provide a transcript key on what letter grade the pass grade is equivalent to, it will be evaluated as a “C” for undergraduate courses/”B” for graduate courses.
- In the event your institution does not include a transcript key, we will accept verification from your instructor (on letterhead and signed or direct email to the program manager) indicating the numerical grade and letter grade equivalency.
- Although not deemed competitive, pass/fail grades are acceptable.
