Applicants with more than two courses outstanding by the regular decision deadline, who plan to complete them prior to September, may apply and be considered for an interview with the regular decision group. A decision, however, will be deferred until completion of all but two prerequisite courses. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the science prerequisite courses is required for application review. At least 100 hours of documented work experience in physical therapy, or a related health field, is required. The professional program requires a full- time commitment for three years.
Students begin the program in the fall semester.
The curriculum is designed to educate women and men to serve patients in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The didactic and clinical course material in each semester is well integrated to allow the student to synthesize and apply newly acquired knowledge and skills. Students in the professional curriculum attend classes on the Simmons campus and at Harvard Medical School. Over 200 clinical sites, located across the country, are affiliated with Simmons College and provide students with the opportunity to work with skilled clinicians and to participate in the practice of physical therapy. Each student must complete twelve months of clinical course work.