College of Health and Science

Pre-Physical Therapy

Students intending to apply to a graduate physical therapy program would be best prepared by completing a Biology B.S. or an Exercise Science B.S.

These are generally required courses for entry into Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. 1
General Biology (1 year-BIO120 and BIO130) and one additional biology course (BIO210 or BIO330)
General Biology I (4)
General Biology II (4)
Chemistry (1 year)
General Chemistry I (4)
General Chemistry II (4)
Anatomy and Physiology (1 year)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Physics (1 year)
General Physics I (4)
General Physics II (4)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) and one additional social/behavioral science course (PSY230, PSY360, or KHS400)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Lifespan Development (3)
Psychopathology (3)
Health Psychology (3)
Statistics
Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
Other required or recommended courses
Medical Terminology (2)
Cell Biology (4)
Precalculus (4)
Calculus I (4)
Biomechanics (4)
Exercise Physiology (4)
1

 Students should look into specific requirements for each school they plan to apply to.

2

 Approved for Concordia's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.