Biological Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy Major B.S.
- Preparation for physical therapy graduate program
- Also for nursing, physician assistant, and chiropractic programs
Major code: BS2507
Faculty Contact: Ian Klein
Program Overview
The biology Pre-Physical Therapy major program is designed to meet the prerequisites of the physical therapy program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University and most other institutions, as well as nursing, physician assistant, and chiropractic programs.
This major is also designed to provide students with a solid background in the life sciences. It should be noted that there are no uniform requirements for physical therapy schools. If you are interested in applying to a particular physical therapy program, you will need to consult the school's catalog or website for exact prerequisites.
Careers and Graduate School
The biology pre-physical therapy major program is designed to meet the prerequisites of the physical therapy program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University and most other institutions, as well as nursing, physician assistant, and chiropractic programs.
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Admissions Information
First year applicants: "Strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework."
Transfer applicants: "Applicants must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and have completed the equivalent of BIOS 1700 and 1705."
Degree Requirements
Major Hours Requirement
The biological science major requires a minimum of 123 hours.
University-wide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all University-wide graduation requirements.
College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts & Sciences
View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts & Sciences.
Preparation for Physical Therapy
- Details at Preparation for Physical Therapy through the College of Arts & Sciences
Biological Sciences Requirements
Complete a total of 37 semester hours of BIOS coursework, including all of the requirements below. Note: 1000- and 2000-level courses not specifically required by the major will not count toward the BIOS hours requirement, but they may be used to fulfill University graduation requirements.
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 1715 - Biological Sciences II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 3010 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3015 - Human Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 3100 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3200 - Fundamentals of Animal Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3300 - Principles of Evolution Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3450 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3455 - Human Physiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.0
- BIOS 4130 - Human Neuroscience Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 4135 - Human Neuroscience Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 4450 - Physiology of Exercise Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 4455 - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 4630 - Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
- or CHEM 4901 - Biochemistry I
- and CHEM 4902 - Biochemistry II
Extradepartmental Requirements
Complete six sub-requirements.
Sub-Requirement 1: Additional Courses
Complete the following courses:
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
- PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
- PT 2590 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Credit Hours: 2.0
Sub-Requirement 2: Chemistry
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4.0
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4.0
Sub-Requirement 3: Organic Chemistry
Complete either the following course or course group option:
- CHEM 3010 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
Organic Chemistry course group option
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 3050 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 3060 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3.0
Sub-Requirement 4: Mathematics
Complete the following course:
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4.0
Sub-Requirement 5: Physics
Complete one of the following course group options:
Introduction to Physics course group option
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4.0
- PHYS 2002 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4.0
General Physics course group option
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5.0
- PHYS 2052 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5.0
Sub-Requirement 6: Statistics
Complete one of the following:
- MATH 2500 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4.0
- PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4.0