Prerequisite Coursework, Program in Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota

Prerequisite coursework required to be taken before entering the Program is listed below. All prerequisites must be taken A-F, unless receiving Advanced Placement credit. It is recommended that these courses be taken within the previous five years. Students are expected to be skillful with the computer applications of word processing and spreadsheets.

• General Biology and a second biology course of the student's choice, both with lab
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• General Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry - minimum two courses, with lab
• General Physics - minimum two courses, with lab - which include mechanics and electricity
• General Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Statistics, ANOVA and regression analysis strongly recommended
• Introductory Calculus (pre-calculus not acceptable; intro to calculus or short calculus acceptable)

Note: All prerequisite courses and an undergraduate degree must be completed before the student enrolls in the professional program. Students may apply with two remaining prerequisites in progress.

Our students have found biochemistry and human/animal biology classes to be helpful preparation for our curriculum.

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