Physical Therapy Prerequisites
(You must earn a grade of 'C' or better in each prerequisite course)
Course
Credits
Anatomy and Physiology with laboratory*
Biology (General with laboratory)*
Chemistry (General with laboratory)*
Physics with laboratory (need not be calculus based)*
Statistics
Mathematics (College Algebra/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus or Calculus)
Humanities (including 3 credits of composition/writing and preferably Ethics or Philosophy)
Social Sciences (including 6 credits of Psychology, Abnormal & Development preferred)
Nutrition / Health and Wellness Total
* These courses must meet requirements for science majors.
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