Rockhurst University

Johnson County Community College Transfer Program to the Rockhurst University Terry Forge
816-501-4062
Doctor of Physical Therapy, D.P.T. terry.forge@rockhurst.edu
Academic Year 2024-2025 www.rockhurst.edu/admissions/transfer/ application-process

Program Description

Enrollment is limited and early application is encouraged. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the professional program.  Applications for the graduate program can be obtained through the Rockhurst University's website.

  • Transfer Pre-Admission Guarantee into the graduate program at time of transfer. Minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of transfer. Maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA each semester, a 3.5 science AND cumulative GPA at the end of the Fall semester prior to beginning the PT program.
  • Post-baccalaureate students are considered for entry into the program on a competitive basis. Applications may be submitted in the Summer semester prior to the anticipated starting date.
  • Students pursuing a PT transfer pre admission spot must contact the graduate admissions office at time of transfer.

Requirements for Admission: 

Applicants for the doctoral degree in Physical Therapy must show evidence of the following in order to be considered for admission:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in a discipline other than physical therapy 
  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, all prerequisites 3.2 GPA, and science prerequisites 3.5 GPA is required. 
  • Completion of at least three professional references 
  • Completion of personal essay
  • Completion of all materials in the online application .
  • Participation in a personal interview 
  • International student must submit the TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80, or iTEP score of 3.9 (Scores must be within the last two years), or proof of graduating from a college where English is the primary mode of instruction). 
  • Completion of all designated prerequisite courses by the end of the Spring semester prior to beginning the professional curriculum as listed below:

Rockhurst Prerequisite Requirements 

JCCC
RU
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
BIOL 135Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology 4 BL 1250/1251
BIOL 140
& BIOL 225		Human Anatomy and Human Physiology*4BL 3030
& BSCI 2250
& BL 3040
& BSCI 2350		Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy Physiology I w Lab
and Human Anatomy/Physiology II
and Anatomy Physiology II w Lab		4
BIOL 225Human Physiology*4BL 3040
& BSCI 2350		Human Anatomy/Physiology II
and Anatomy Physiology II w Lab		4
CHEM 124
& CHEM 125		General Chemistry I Lecture* and General Chemistry I Lab*4CH 2610
& CH 2620		General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Lab I		1
CHEM 131
& CHEM 132		General Chemistry II Lecture* and General Chemistry II Lab*4CH 2630
& CH 2640		General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Lab II		1
ENGL 121Composition I*3EN 1110College Composition I3
ENGL 122Composition II*3EN 1120College Composition II3
HPER 215Introduction to Exercise Science 3 EXS 3500/3501
MATH 201Statistics*3PH 4900Statistics for the Health Sci3
PHYS 130College Physics I* 5 PH 2700/2710
PHYS 131College Physics II* 5 PH 2750/2760
PSYC 130Introduction to Psychology3PY 1000Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 218Human Development*3PSYC 2250
& PY 2400		Human Growth Development
and Developmental Psychology		3
No JCCC equivalent EXS 3500/2501 Exercise Physiology w/lab--
*

JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

*****NOTES*****

  • Embryology and Histology are recommended.
  • Completing an Associate of Arts degree (Liberal Arts) at JCCC will satisfy most lower level general education requirements at Rockhurst. 
  • Students who transfer before completing their AA at JCCC should inquire at Rockhurst about Missouri Reverse Transfer. 
  • Students planning to earn an undergraduate degree from Rockhurst University should consult the General Core Requirements sheet and the Rockhurst catalog for specific requirements for your major.
Last Approved Mon Oct 6 18:00:59 2025