Admissions
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Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution prior to matriculation into the program
- Minimum GPA can be met in any one of the following 3 ways*:
- Cumulative > 3.0
- Pre-requisite GPA > 3.00
- Last 30 semester hours > 3.00 (regardless of which courses were taken)
*Above a 3.0 in both Cumulative & Prerequisite GPA is preferred.
- 60 volunteer hours or work experience with a licensed physical therapist (two different settings are highly recommended)
Completion of all listed prerequisites is required prior to starting the program.
Application Materials
Completed PTCAS application
You will submit all application materials within your PTCAS application. These materials will include:
- Official transcripts* from bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Statement of professional goals
- Three letters of recommendation: 1 from a licensed physical therapist is required with 2 academic or professional references (2 from licensed physical therapists is preferred)
*You must request official transcripts from your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts should be sent directly to PTCAS. Any transcripts emailed from the applicant will be considered unofficial.
Other Requirements
Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Admitted students of the DPT program will receive vaccination forms regarding required vaccinations. Not all vaccinations or proof of immunity are required at the beginning of the program, but many are. The University allows for vaccination exemptions and more information about the University’s position on vaccination as well as information regarding exemption can be reviewed here.
The DPT program requires the following vaccinations and testing (these are subject to change depending on public health concerns):
Hepatitis B series and/or titer (Booster or additional series may be required if immunity not achieved)
Tdap or qualified waiver-current within the last 2 years
MMR series of 2
A Negative 2-step TB skin test *You will get this right before your 6 week clinical.
Varicella Zoster titer or history of disease documented by health care professional or blood antigen verification test (vaccine may be required if immunity not achieved)
Current Year Influenza Shot (during the flu season)
COVID-19
Tech Requirements
Technology Requirements
Background and Purpose
The healthcare industry is heavily reliant on technology and providers who are proficient in utilizing technology. As a result, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions requires extensive utilization of electronic devices for its programs. The purpose of this document is to define minimum technology requirements for students to ensure they are equipped with the hardware and software necessary to facilitate their participation and success in all facets of their education.
Laptop Computer
Operating System (OS)
- For PC: Windows 11
For Mac: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or higher
Specifications
- Processor: Apple – M1 Chip or better. Windows – Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or better
- Memory/RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16GB recommended
- Storage: 256 GB Flash Solid-State Drive
- Display: 13 inches or larger (retina display 12-inch is acceptable)
- WiFi Connectivity: 802.11ac minimum (WiFi 5 or 6 recommended)
- Camera: High resolution (720p or better), internal or external
Note: Due to incompatibility with various software platforms and applications used at RMU, iPads and Chromebooks are not officially supported and thus are not acceptable replacements for a laptop, even if they meet or exceed the above specifications.
Buying Recommendations
PC laptops that adhere to the required specifications above include:
Apple offers educational discounts for students. Make sure to shop via their Education Store to receive the discount. Models adhering to the above specifications are:
Required Software
Your computer must have these systems installed:
- Adobe PDF Reader
- An anti-virus program.
- If you don’t already have one installed, we recommend Microsoft Defender (Windows) or Sophos Home (macOS)
Note: You should have only ONE anti-virus program installed; multiple installations can be troublesome.
High Speed Internet
- The connection should be a Cable/DSL broadband connection or better. We recommend having a minimum of 25 mbps download and 5 mbps upload speed. You can check your download and upload speeds at Speedtest.
- Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be reliable. Please note that wireless connections can be unstable; wired Ethernet connections should be used whenever possible. If the speed of your connection is inadequate, contact your ISP to upgrade to a higher-level service.
Internet Browser
- Due to its integration with Microsoft, we recommend Microsoft Edge.
- We also recommend that you have the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser available, as a backup.
Note: The Safari Browser (macOS) is incompatible with some of the services used by RMU and is thus not recommended.
Programs Not Using These Requirements
The above requirements are applicable to new students in all RMU programs except for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) and OPTOMETRY programs. Check out the PA and Optometry program technology policies for reference.
LAST UPDATED: Sep. 2026.
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Course
Credits
Human Anatomy w/lab3
Human anatomy course covering all body regions and systems designed for Biology or Physiology majors.
NOTE: a two-semester combined Human Anatomy and Physiology course series is acceptable.
Human Physiology w/lab3
Course covering human physiologic processes designed for Biology or Physiology majors.
NOTE: a two-semester combined Human Anatomy and Physiology course series is acceptable
General Biology I & II6
Statistics3
100 or 200 level is sufficient
Chemistry I & II w/ lab8
Two courses in general chemistry are required; each course requires a lab (other chemistry classes are acceptable).
Physics I & II w/ lab8
Two courses in general physics (designed for science majors) is required; each course requires a lab.
Behavioral Science2-3
A 100-level or higher behavioral science (psychology, sociology, anthropology, lifespan development, etc) course is sufficient. Life span development is preferred.
Introductory-level courses for non-science majors will not be accepted as prerequisite courses.
The program uses only the highest grade earned in its prerequisite GPA calculations if a course was repeated. The program does not recalculate the cumulative GPA provided by PTCAS.
It’s preferred that at least 7 of the 10 prerequisite courses are complete at the time of application.
Prerequisite Performance
Prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better. In plus-minus grading systems, a grade of C- does not qualify as a C. Applicants offered seats contingent upon successful completion of outstanding prerequisites must complete each remaining course with a grade of B or better (earning a grade of B- does not qualify as a B).
Prerequisite Timeline Requirements
To be considered for the RMU Doctor of Physical Therapy program, each prerequisite course must have been completed within ten years of the cohort start date. Additionally, credits must have been earned from a regionally accredited institution and be verifiable through official transcripts. If you are a practicing PTA with prerequisites older than 10 years, contact the program for a review of prerequisite requirements.
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