To be eligible to pursue upper-division study, a student must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum grade of C on each course submitted as a prerequisite. In the competitive admission process, applicants must provide evidence of 16 hours of clinical observation in an occupational therapy department. For further information, contact the Pre-professional Advising Office or check the program reference under the School of Health Related Professions in the Medical Center chapter. The University of Mississippi School of Health Related Professions, along with almost all other allied health programs across the country, now offers only a Master of Physical Therapy degree. Students interested in applying for admission must successfully complete a baccalaureate degree which includes the basic prerequisite courses.
Competition is still very strong.
Applicants should present a minimum 2.75 GPA with no grade below a C on required courses, and a score on the Graduate Record Exam. First Aid-CPR certification and computer proficiency are r sum prerequisites. Forty observation hours in at least two clinical settings also are required. Students will want additional guidance by the Health Professions Advisor and may want to use the Credentials Service available in the Academic Support Center. If a student plans to apply to a physical therapy school in another state, student should consult that school s catalogue for admission requirements.