Courses

Here is a guide of recommended courses to take in preparation for a physical therapy program. These are just common requirements/recommendations. Course requirements vary by program. It is your responsibility to check with each program that you plan to apply to in order to ensure you meet all course requirements. Also note this list does not incorporate prerequisite requirements. Make sure to check that you meet prerequisite requirements and consider this when course planning.

Recommended Courses

Biology — 1 year

Chemistry with Lab — 1 year

Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab — 1 year

Physics with Lab — 1 year

You can choose the set of courses and labs above or this set of courses and labs.

Psychology — 1 year

Statistics — 1 semester

Other Recommended Courses 

Exercise Physiology — 1 semester

Mathematics — 1 semester

Medical Terminology — 1 semester

Public Speaking — 1 semester