Timeline
Planning for an application to physical therapy school is both essential and critical - it is a decision that will take years of preparation. Future applicants will need to take both academic and experiential timelines into consideration well in advance to properly prepare for an application cycle. Below, you will find resources specific to pre-PT timelines.
Suggested Academic Timelines:
First Year
Fall | Spring |
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Intro Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 101/111 |
Intro Chemistry II with Lab CHEM 102/112 |
Intro Biology I with Lab BIOL 101/111 |
Intro Biology II with lab BIOL 102/112 |
Second Year
Fall | Spring |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 242 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 243 |
Statistics* STAT 103 or equivalent |
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Third Year
Fall | Spring |
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Physics I with Lab PHYS 111/111L |
Physics II with Lab PHYS 112/112L |
Fourth Year
Fall | Spring |
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Science Electives** |
Science Electives** |
*Many of the pre-PT requirements are interchangeable timewise. Be sure to take note of the pre-requisites for each class before registering.
**Common electives necessary for pre-PT are psychology, sociology, kinesiology, calculus, and more.