Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences

Admissions for BS Physical Therapy

First and foremost, we thank you for your interest in our program.  PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THIS IS PRE-ADMISSION AND NOT THE OFFICIAL REGISTRAR ENROLLMENT YET.  ONCE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL THEN BE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OFFICIALLY ENROLL AT SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY – PT PROGRAM.  Limit to one submission per person.

A.    Please refer to the forms folder by clicking the link below (this will contain your application form, course curriculum, checklist of requirements, admission policies, waiver for participation)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AnObuem9HiN9NZ6IjkMZTv0MXF4ld1Dr?usp=sharing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
ACADEMIC POLICIES

I. ADMISSION

All applicants for admission to IRS Physical Therapy Program should meet the qualifications/requirements set by the Admissions and Promotions Committee.

A. For First Year Students:

1. High School Graduate of the STEAM track with a general average of 85% from Grade 11 and Grade 12 (1st semester); and no final grades below 75% in English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry. Consideration of applicants receiving a Fail grade in the previously mentioned subjects at the end of the semester, but has passed a remedial or removal exams, will be under review by the admissions committee.
2. If high school graduate is a Non-STEAM track student, he/she should have taken at least basic chemistry and biology. Augmentation subjects may be taken as long as the total units are equivalent to the requirement of the respective science department Foreign students who can show successful completion of biology and chemistry during their high school years shall be allowed to enter the program without need for augmentation subjects.
3. Must have taken and obtain a grade of 2.0 (75%) in the PT Admission Test (from SU Testing Center)
4. Application fee of P300.00 (subject to change) to be paid at the Business Office credited to IRS Program Fund
5. Must pass PT Personal Interview at 75% level of competence
6. Once accepted in the program, must submit Character Reference Certificate from School and one (1) respected member of the community, and
7. Once accepted in the program, must submit Physical Examination result as conducted by SUMC University Physician with Hepa Titer (Hepa A Anitbody; HBS Antibody and Antigen Test)
8. Once accepted, Tetanus, HEP B, varicella and MMR vaccinations will be recommended to all incoming 1st year students, unless he/she can prove immunity.

Those who have a history and/or are presently diagnosed to have a serious communicable disease, any mental illness, epilepsy, cardiac diseases, or other physical conditions that hinder the performance of the physical therapist’s function are not qualified for admission.

B. Shifters/Transferees/Second Coursers

1. High school graduate of STEAM track with no failing grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
2. If high school graduate is a Non-STEAM track student, he/she should have taken at least basic chemistry and biology. Augmentation subjects may be taken as long as the total units are equivalent to the requirement of the respective science department Foreign students who can show successful completion of biology and chemistry during their high school years shall be allowed to enter the program without need for augmentation subjects.
3. Cumulative Grade Point Average (QPA) of at least 2.5 or its equivalent; with no grade of Fail in any major courses
4. Must have taken and obtain a grade of 2.0 (75%) in the PT Admission Test (from SU Testing Center);
5. Must pass PT Personal Interview at 75% level of competence;
6. Must submit duly accomplished shifting form/transcript of records;
7. Must submit Character Reference Certificate from School and one (1) respected member of the community;
8. Must have all general education subjects taken from previous degree program validated by the Registrar’s Office for credit purposes. (Students must process validation of general education subjects within the first semester of entry).
9. The previous school must be at par with IRS curricular standards. The following will be considered:
   a. TOR shall be requested and reviewed
   b. Advanced credit for minor subjects shall be given at the discretion of the service unit
   c. Advanced credit for major subjects shall be awarded per faculty approval, upon review of the syllabi for the PT professional subjects
   d. The applicant shall also undergo grade evaluation
10. Certain expectation may be considered per faculty approval

NOTE: The Institute does not accept BSPT Students who have been dismissed from their former school for academic and non-academic reasons.

C. Minimum requirements for screening: Applicants shall submit a copy of grade 11 and 1st semester of grade 12, copy of NSO birth certificate, application form and application fee.

D. All applicants must also submit the following after acceptance into the program

1. IRS Admission Form duly accomplished within designated time
2. 2”x2” picture taken within the last six months (2 pcs.)
3. Photocopy of Authenticated (NSO) Birth Certificate
4. Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) or High School Card, Grade 11 and 12
5. Photocopy of Character reference from two (2) respected members of the community. Preferably 1) Good Moral Character from school last attended and 2) Barangay Clearance
6. 1 Long brown envelope and 1 long folder

Note: Must wear Formal/Business attire for the interview

E. All applicants are screened based on the following criteria:

1. High School Average (for High School graduates), Cumulative QPA (for shifters, transferees, and Second Coursers)
2. PT Admission Test; and
3. Interview Result

**The ranking of the student will be calculated using the following formula: 50% from grade 11 and 12 averages; 30% from the PT admission test and 20% from the Interview. The list of successful applicants shall be released on dates specified by the PT program. The top students (number of applicants shall be predetermined by the department) will be released for acceptance and the remaining will be placed on a wait list. The accepted applicants shall be given 5 working days to enroll, after such time, opening will be given to those on wait list. Those on the wait list will be considered based on their achieved grades from above criteria for the next batch of acceptance. The same rule will follow for the succeeding batch, if applicable.

F. Those admitted to the Institute must be willing to comply with the policies of the Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences and the University as a whole. The Agreement Form must therefore be signed.

G. The Institute reserved the right to decide on the number of qualified applicants for admission and readmission in consonance with available faculty and facilities.

H. No transferees are accepted to the Levels III and IV.