This document lists and provides details on 5 physical therapy schools in Tennessee, including Belmont University, East Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Each school is accredited and offers a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA between 2.7-3.0 and prerequisite coursework. Class sizes range from 24-60 students.

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Physical Therapy Schools in Tennessee
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ist of Physical Therapy Schools in Tennessee PTCAS: Yes
together with the info such as campus location, Class Size: 32
the type of degree on offer, campus contact Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
information. rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
prerequisite GPA 3.0, GRE minimum verbal score of
In order to study and build a better career in phy- 400 and a minimum combined verbal/quantitative
sical therapy, it is advisable to choose accredited score of 900, 50 hours of observational, volunteer,
physical therapy schools where the curriculum are and/or work experience in physical therapy
extensive and hands on training is an essential part Website: http://www.belmont.edu/pt/
of the learning experience. Also graduating with the
most recognized accreditation serves the graduate
with the most financial salary opportunities, and job
opportunities in the coming future. Each school has East Tennessee State University Physical
prerequisite requirements which include certain Therapy Program
courses to be taken and can require the completion
of an undergraduate degree.
Department of Physical Therapy
Box 70624
Johnson City, TN 37614-1709
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Public
Belmont University Physical Therapy Program Contact:
Program Phone: 423-439-8275
Fax: 423-439-8077
Email: PTAdmissions@etsu.edu
School of Physical Therapy Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
1900 Belmont Boulevard Credits: 127
Nashville, TN 37212-3758 PTCAS: No
Class Size: 24
CAPTE: Accredited Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Designation: Private rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 2.7, minimum
Program Contact: Kelly Rockey prerequisite GPA 3.0
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Phone: 615-460-6727 Website: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/physther/
Fax:
Email: pt@belmont.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
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Credits: 133
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Physical Therapy Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee State University Physical Fax: 423-425-2215
Therapy Program Email: PT-Program@utc.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT
Credits: 120
3500 John A Merritt Boulevard PTCAS: Yes
Box 9639 Class Size: 30
Nashville, TN 37209 Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
CAPTE: Accredited prerequisite GPA 3.0, PT observation hours
Designation: Public Website: http://www.utc.edu/Academic/PhysicalThe-
Program Contact: Ron Barredo, PT, EdD, Interim rapy/
Physical Therapy Department Head
Phone: 615-963-5932
Fax: 615-963-5926
Email: rbarredo@tnstate.edu University of Tennessee Health Science
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy Center Physical Therapy Program
Credits: 113
PTCAS: No
Class Size: 36 930 Madison Ave
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum Suite 617
overall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, mini- Memphis, TN 38163-0001
mum prerequisite GPA 3.0, 40 documented hours of
physical therapy observation in at least two clinical CAPTE: Accredited
settings, minimum GRE combined score on verbal Designation: Public
and quantative of 900 Program Contact: Barbara H Connolly, PT, EdD,
Website: http://www.tnstate.edu/interior. FAPTA
asp?mid=1640 Professor and Chairman
Phone: 901-448-5888
Fax:
Email: bconnolly@uthsc.edu
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Program Credits: 125
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 60
Department of Physical Therapy Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Dept Mail Code 3253 rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 2.0, minimum
615 McCallie Ave. prerequisite coursework grade of ‘C’
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403 Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/allied/physical_the-
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CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Public Please re-visit this page for updated list of Physical
Program Contact: Therapy Schools in Tennessee.
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Phone: 423-425-4747
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