If you're ready to pursue a career as a physical therapist assistant, we're ready to help get you started! Complete the admission procedures to the College Submit a BC application Complete a Health Science Application For information regarding applying to the program, contact the Admissions Office at (954) 201-6782. To apply for a seat in the class that is taught from the Edison State College campus - follow the instructions detailed in the document below: Edison Program Application Instructions

Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Office and points are awarded in each of the categories listed below.  There are 36 seats available at the Broward site and 16 seats available at the Edison site.  Applicants with the highest number of points will be accepted into the program that begins each May.

General Education GPA related to the degree

Completion of General Education Courses related to the curriculum

Residency

For specific program information, contact:

Sue Edelstein, Associate Dean
sedelste@broward.edu

For specific information regarding the Edison site, contact:

Jodi Gootkin, Site Coordinator
jgootkin@broward.edu

To qualify for enrollment in BC's Physical Therapist Assistant program you must:

• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Review the admissions procedures for the College and the Health Science policies and procedures as detailed in the current issue of the College catalog.
• Have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
• Students are ranked for acceptance into the program by their earned GPA as well as by the number of general education courses that have been completed.
• Submit a completed Physical Therapist Assistant Program application.
• For information about applying to the program, contact the Admissions Office at (954) 201- 6965 or e-mail HealthScience@broward.edu

NOTE: Once you have been accepted into the program, a Medical History and Physical Examination must be completed.