Physical Therapist Assistant Bachelors

How to Apply

Allied Health programs have special admissions processes with limited enrollment capacities and high student demand. Up to 30 applicants to Physical Therapist Assistant Bachelor’s Degree will be admitted.

Next application period: January 11, 2027 at 12:00PM - June 30, 2027 at 12:00PM

Acceptance or wait list letters will be sent via email in July 2027.

Admissions Pathways for New Applicants

There are two pathways into the PTA bachelor’s degree program depending on your past college credit completion. View all two pathways to find the best one for you.

Track 1 - Four Year Students (associate degree + bachelor’s degree, 2+2):

The first pathway is designed for students admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant two-year associate degree program who are interested in continuing to earn a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Applicants to the Associate Degree program will be admitted using a multi-criterion screening process. In the spring semester of their second year, students will have the opportunity to apply to the baccalaureate program as a pre-major.

In addition to the required courses for the associate’s degree, students pursuing this track must complete the following requirements to complete the bachelor's degree program:

- CAL-GETC General Education Pattern
- Transfer level Math Course
- Transfer level English Composition Course

To proceed into the baccalaureate program, students must: 1. Complete the Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program, 2. Pass the national licensure exam (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants, and 3. Hold an active, unrestricted license as a PTA in the state of California (or be eligible to transfer their PTA license to CA).

Track 2 - Entering as a Junior (3rd Year)

This pathway is designed for students who have previously completed a Physical Therapist Assistant Program and are licensed or eligible to be licensed as a PTA in the state of California. Students in this track will enter directly as juniors.

Students pursuing this track must complete the following requirements prior to earning a bachelor's degree (if they have not already been completed):

- CAL-GETC General Education Pattern
- Transfer level Math Course
- Transfer level English Composition Course

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

Licensed PTA in the state of California (or eligible to be licensed as a PTA in the state of California).
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0

Steps to Apply

Apply for Admission to Mesa College

Not a current Mesa College student? Before you submit an application to any of the Allied Health programs, you will need to apply for admission to Mesa College. Becoming a student is free and easy.

Apply to Mesa
Attend a Program Information Session

Learn more about what it takes to apply and succeed as a student in the Physical Therapist Assistant bachelor’s degree program.

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Program Prerequisites

To apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant Bachelor’s Degree Program (PTAB):

Students must complete an associate degree in PTA from a CAPTE accredited institution, pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTA’s (NPTE PTA), and be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a PTA in the state of California.

Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant bachelor’s degree program will be pending until licensure as a PTA is confirmed.

When taking courses or completing a degree at another institution, please verify with counseling, before enrollment, that the courses/degree will transfer to Mesa College.

It is highly recommended that all CAL-GETC requirements are complete by fall entry into the PTAB program
Complete the Online Program Application

Submit an online application for the PTAB program within the application period from January 11, 2027 at 12:00 PM - June 30, 2027 at 12:00 PM. Your application should include specified personal information, unofficial transcripts, and your Statements of Interest. For the Statements of Interest, you will be asked to provide answers to the following questions:
1. What do you consider your greatest strength as a physical therapist assistant, and where do you see room to grow?
2. Describe an experience you had in healthcare as a Physical Therapist Assistant. What did you learn from that experience?
3. What are your specific career goals after completing the Physical Therapist Assistant bachelor of science degree?
Be sure to fill out and save your documents before uploading as the site will not allow you to save and return.

Access the Online Application
Submit Your Official Transcripts

Please submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended. Official transcript submission is required for the application process however, evaluation of the official transcripts is not required to be considered a qualified candidate. For more information about transcripts, visit the Transcripts webpage.

For questions contact special admissions:
619-388-2682
[email protected]

Note: If you have completed your prerequisites at City, Mesa, or Miramar College, you do not need to submit an official transcript. Your transcript will be obtained directly from the SDCCD records office on your behalf.
Update Your Contact Information

You are responsible for maintaining a current email address with Special Admissions and responding to requests for confirmation of your continued interest in admission into the program sent during the year. Be sure to return each such notice by the stipulated date to maintain the admission status.

What to Expect After You Apply

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be placed on a “qualified applicant” list. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered. Completion of all program requirements does not guarantee admission. Candidates may be interviewed. The interviews may include a written exercise.

Acceptance or wait list letters will be sent via email by July 2027.

Withdraw Your Application

Any candidate wishing to withdraw or cancel their application or postpone admission must provide immediate written communication to the college’s Special Admissions Clerk. Additionally, if you cannot be reached or fail to respond to admissions emails expressing your interest in the program, your name will be withdrawn from the waitlist.

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