International Master of Health Science Applicants

Eligibility for the Postprofessional MHS
Licensed physical therapists are eligible to apply to the MHS program.

Application Instructions

1. Completed online application.


2. Two completed recommendations forms. https://www.applyweb.com/apply/kranptpp/ptpp_recommendation_form.pdf.  Select professional and academic references who can write knowledgeably about your potential within the program.


3. Nonrefundable application fee: $50 payable online at the end of the application.


4. Personal Statement. Submit as part of the online application essay describing how completion of this degree will help you meet your professional goals.


5. Copy of physical therapy license: Send a copy of any certification that allows you to practice physical therapy in your current region.


6. Evaluation of foreign educational credentials. Because universities around the world differ, we require this evaluation as an assurance that you have completed the U.S. equivalent of a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. (Photocopies are not acceptable for this portion of your application material.) We require a course-by-course credential evaluation.* Following is a list of agencies that offer this service:
   
   

   World Education Services, Inc.
   P. O. Box 5087
   Bowling Green Station
   New York, NY 10274-5087
   (212) 966-6311
   www.wes.org

   
   

   International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
   P.O. Box 8629
   Philadelphia, PA 19101-8629
   (215) 222-8454 ext. 510
   www.icdel.com

   
   

   Education Credential Evaluators, Inc.
   P. O. Box 514070
   Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
   (414) 289-3400
   www.ece.org



7. TOEFL/TWE Scores: TOEFL/TWE Scores: Students for whom English is a second language are required to submit TOEFL and TWE scores. Photocopies are not acceptable. Scores of 100 Internet-based total or 250 Computer-based total on the general TOEFL and a score of 5.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE) are the minimal score requirements for application. TOEFL scores should be sent to institution code R1321 and school code R0619


8. Certification of Finances (Students applying for visas only): For applicants not living and working as physical therapists in the USA, we require assurances that you have adequate funds to support yourself during your anticipated two years of study.


9. Photocopy of Passport. This is needed to ensure that the I-20 information is accurate.

Retention of application materials. Application materials become the property of the University of Indianapolis and will not be returned to the applicant. Application materials of unsuccessful candidates are retained for one year. Note: Applications must be complete by February 1. This means that the online application must be submitted and all supporting documents must be received in our office by February 1 in order for an applicant to be considered for fall admission. Once a review is complete, applicants will be notified of their status in February, and the top applicants will be offered admission.

Further Information

Further questions about the postprofessional physical therapy programs can be directed to:

Dr. Peter Rundquist, PT, PhD
Director, Postprofessional Programs
prundquist@uindy.edu

Kelly Wilson, MA
Admissions Counselor
kwilson@uindy.edu

University of Indianapolis
Krannert School of Physical Therapy
1400 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
(317) 788-3500 or 1-800-232-8634, ext. 3500
Fax: (317) 788-3542

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