Pre-PT for Undergraduates
Belmont University offers a fellowship program for undergraduates who attend Belmont University and are considering a career in physical therapy. 
The Pre-PT Fellows Program at Belmont offers incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Belmont students individualized Pre-PT advising with the Physical Therapy faculty, and, upon successful completion of the Pre-PT Fellows program, guaranteed admission to Belmont's School of Physical Therapy.
Pre-PT Fellows Program Requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, a student should have:
- High school core and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for incoming freshmen
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher for transfer students or current Belmont students
- Strong college preparatory curriculum for incoming freshmen, including 4 years of math and at least 3 years of science
- ACT of 28 or higher, or SAT of 1260 or higher
- Demonstration of an understanding of the field and commitment to Physical Therapy as a career in application essays
- Application to Pre-PT Fellows Program (see link below)
Pre-PT Fellows Application (PDF)
Benefits of Fellowship
- Guaranteed admission to the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program upon successful completion of progression requirements
- Individualized advising by Pre-Health Professions Advisor and Physical Therapy faculty member
Progression Requirements
- 3.3 cumulative GPA and 3.3 GPA on all PT prerequisite courses upon completion of degree
- Participate in a minimum of 50 hours of observation
- Work or volunteer at a minimum of 2 Physical Therapy sites
- Meet once a semester with Physical Therapy faculty member and Pre-Health Professions Advisor
- Meet all admission requirements
- Complete an application for admission form to the Professional Entry-Level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree program
Request More Information
For more information on the Pre-PT Fellows Program and undergraduate admission to Belmont University, contact Belmont University's Office of Admissions at (615) 460-6785. You may also contact the School of Physical Therapy at pt@mail.belmont.edu.
