This serves to record the understanding between the Physical Therapy (PT) Program in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Midwestern University’s (MWU) Downers Grove campus and the Biomedical Sciences Programs in the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) on both the Glendale and Downers Grove campuses. PT Program agrees to reserve a minimum of 3 seats for qualified Biomedical Science Program applicants per admission year. To be guaranteed a seat, applicants must meet all the requirements set forth below.
Eligibility Requirements
- Complete the Biomedical Sciences program at CGS of Midwestern University with a cumulative science grade point average of 3.5 with no failures in the Biomedical Science program courses.
- Perform above average on interview with the PT Program.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of physical therapy and a sincere interest in a career in the field.
- Meet all other requirements and prerequisites set forth by MWU as documented in the catalog, student handbook, and this agreement, including but not limited to prerequisite courses, passage of a criminal background, and meeting the technical standards.
- Complete the CGS Biomedical Science program in which the student is enrolled by the summer quarter prior to the start of classes in the PT Program. If the program is extended, even for thesis-only, the admission to the PT Program will be rescinded. Students who enter a leave or withdraw from the CGS program in which they are enrolled are ineligible to retain admission under this agreement.
- Remain in academic and professional good standing throughout the student’s time as a Midwestern University CGS student. Admissions offer will be rescinded for students entering academic probation or disciplinary warning or probation.
Application Details
Applications from currently enrolled Biomedical Sciences students who apply will be processed as follows:
- Biomedical Sciences students who have achieved a minimum of 3.25 science grade point average by the end of fall quarter will be permitted to schedule an interview which will generally be offered by the December break.
- Students must achieve a minimum of 3.5 by the end of winter quarter of the application year to be eligible for guaranteed admissions.
PT Program Matriculation Agreement with CGS June 2026
- Students must maintain the 3.25 GPA through the remainder of the program and complete all requirements listed above to maintain their admission.
If by December 1 of the annual admissions cycle, the PT Program respectively have not accepted at least 3 applicants from the CGS Biomedical Science Program, the PT Program may, at its discretion, offer the remaining seats for the cycle to other applicants. The reserved seats for the Biomedical Science students will be reviewed annually with potential adjustment to the number of seats depending on the total applicant pool and the educational progress of students admitted under the matriculation agreement.
This agreement may be continued for any reason providing that written notice is given 12 months prior to such discontinuation and that those students who have been accepted under this agreement be permitted to complete their course of study.
The PT Program may recommend students to CGS Biomedical Science Program based on previous denied application to improve readiness in professional graduate programs.