Biology Pre-Physical Therapy Major (61 credits):
Physical therapy is a degree program. Most schools of physical therapy have only graduate degree programs so students planning to enter a physical therapy school should plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in biology pre-physical therapy at Saint Mary’s University. Prerequisite courses for graduate school in physical therapy are available at Saint Mary’s.
Graduate schools of physical therapy have open admissions policies. Admissions are on a competitive basis with applicants being evaluated on academic achievement and potential as a physical therapist, scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and clinical experience with a physical therapist. Coordination of the student’s program with that of the school of physical therapy to which the student intends to apply is strongly recommended.
A. Biology Core
All of the following:
B110 Botany and Zoology I
B111 Botany and Zoology I Lab
B120 Botany and Zoology II
B121 Botany and Zoology II Lab
C131 General Chemistry I
C133 General Chemistry I Lab
C321 Organic Chemistry I
M151 Calculus I
B. All of the following:
B305 Human Anatomy
B310 Genetics
B311 Cell Biology
B313 Physiology
B392 Biometrics
B434 Microbiology
B435 Immunology
B492 Experimental Planning
B493 Research and Thesis
P201 Introductory Physics I
P202 Introductory Physics I Lab
P211 Introductory Physics II
P112 Introductory Physics II Lab
C. One of the following:
CS102 Introduction to Computer Applications
CS105 Introductory Programming: Visual Basic
D. One of the following:
PH343 Contemporary Ethical Issues
PH346 Ethical Issues in Science
The following are required for many physical therapy programs. Please consult with Dr. Jeanne Minnerath, Director of Allied Health, for specifics:
B306 Medical Terminology
C142 General Chemistry II
C144 General Chemistry II Lab
ED156 First Aid & CPR
PY111 General Psychology
PY220 Abnormal Psychology
S110 Basic Sociology
TA101 Oral Communication
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