Students who are interested in pursuing Pre-Physical Therapy who have already declared an academic major should first plan to see their major advisor to discuss both major and general requirements. Following that meeting, students can meet with any advisor in the Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising to discuss their path to Physical Therapy school.
Common Pre-Requisites
We have provided a list of common pre-requisites necessary for admission to physical therapy schools. It is important to note that this list is not inclusive of all physical therapy schools. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with schools they are interested in attending and determine what/if any additional requirements are needed.
Biology (13 credits)
- BIOL 101 (3) & BIOL 101L (2) Concepts of Biology & Concepts of Biology Lab
- BIOL 251 (3) Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 251L (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
- BIOL 252 (3) Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 252L (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
Chemistry (10 credits)
- CHEM 101 (4) Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM 102 (4) Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM 102L (2) Principles of Chemistry II Lab
Physics (8 credits)
- PHYS 111 (4) Basic Physics I
- PHYS 112 (4) Basic Physics II
Statistics (4 credits)
- STAT 121 (4) Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
Psychology (7 credits)
- PSYC 100 (4) Introduction to Psychology
Either one of
- PSYC 285 (3) Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC 306 (3) Lifespan of Human Development
Other Coursework
Regional schools may also require the following pre-requisites:
- EDHS 115 (3) Medical Technology
- BIOL 233 (3) Nutrition and Health
- BIOL 273/L (3 +2 credits) Microbiology
Additional Electives to Consider
The following courses are not required for entrance to Physical Therapy school, but are great options to consider for your Social Science and Arts & Humanities electives as well as to expand your overall knowledge of health care.