South University – Virginia Beach

PTA Program Data

Below is complete information including curriculum, learning format, tuition and fees, student outcomes, accreditation, student reviews, and application deadlines for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at South University – Virginia Beach. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

South University – Virginia Beach PTA Program Overview

South University – Virginia Beach offers an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. The program requires completion of 110 credit hours, typically delivered over eight quarters with day classes on campus. Students take foundational courses like Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology, as well as specialized PTA coursework such as Kinesiology, Pathophysiology, Therapeutic Interventions, and two clinical externships that provide real-world experience.
Admission is competitive: applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in prerequisite courses (with all science prerequisites completed within seven years), complete at least 20 observation hours under licensed physical therapists, submit recent TEAS test scores (“proficient” preferred), pass a drug screen/background check, and meet health/immunization requirements.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) required for licensure in Virginia. South’s PTA program boasts a strong graduation rate (92%), though first-time NPTE pass rates vary; employment after graduation remains high locally due to demand across Hampton Roads’ hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Unique features include small class sizes led by experienced faculty and support services tailored to diverse learners—including reasonable accommodations per ADA/504 standards. Tuition costs can be confirmed through South University’s admissions office or website; financial aid may be available.

Located just minutes from the oceanfront and major medical employers in Virginia Beach/Norfolk, this CAPE-accredited program blends rigorous academics with hands-on learning—preparing graduates for meaningful roles improving patient mobility and quality of life throughout Coastal Virginia communities.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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