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Physical Therapy

A Bachelor's degree is required prior to admission to physical therapy school, which leads to a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  Students may major in any subject, but the most common majors are Biology and Psychology, due to the overlap between the degree requirements and entrance requirements for physical therapy school.  You cannot earn a degree in "pre-physical therapy". When choosing a major, you should choose a subject area that allows you the potential to pursue other career options as well as physical therapy.  Once you have declared a major, you will need to be advised by an academic advisor in that department regarding the requirements for a Bachelor's degree in that subject.

Courses listed below are IU South Bend courses that will allow a student to meet the minimum application requirements for three accredited Physical Therapy programs in Indiana.  No two physical therapy programs have exactly the same entrance requirements.  You will need to determine the specific requirements for each school you plan to apply to, and make sure that you incorporate all required courses into your degree program.  Each science course must be for science majors, not general education or survey courses, and must include both a lecture and laboratory component except as listed.  Grade requirements, including Pass/Fail grade options, and acceptance of Advanced Placement credits, online courses, and transfer credits vary by program.

Most physical therapy programs also require that you complete a specified number of hours of observation of licensed physical therapists prior to applying for admission.  See the individual program websites for the number of hours required and any requirements regarding the settings in which the observations take place

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

The IU physical therapy program minimum requirements are a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 3.2 science and math GPA.  A minimum of 40 hours of physical therapy observation is required, with at least 20 hours each in an inpatient and outpatient setting. See the IUPUI Department of Physical Therapy website at shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/physical-therapy/index.html for full details.

Requirements

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise noted

• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
• CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr)
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
• PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
• PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Phyicology II (4 cr.)
• PHYS-P 201 General Physic 1 (5 cr.); OR
  PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (5 cr.)
• PHYS-P 202 General Physics 2 (5 cr.)OR
  PHYS-P 222 Physics 2 (5 cr.)
• PSY-P 103 General Psychology
• PSY-P 216 Life Span Developmental Psychology

Select one of the following:

• BIOL-L 220 Biostatistics
• MATH-K 310 Statistical Techniques
• PSY-P 354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology

University of Indianapolis

A minimum 3.0 GPA, both cumulative (overall) and specifically in math and science coursework, is required.  The average admitted student has a 3.7 GPA.  See the Krannert School of Physical Therapy website, www.uindy.edu/health-sciences/pt/ for full details.

Requirements

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise noted

• BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences 2 (5 cr.)
• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
  CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr)
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
• PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
• PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Phyicology II (4 cr.)
• PHYS-P 201 General Physic 1 (5 cr.); OR
  PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (5 cr.)
• PHYS-P 202 General Physics 2 (5 cr.); OR
  PHYS-P 222 Physics 2 (5 cr.)

Select one of the following:

• BIOL-L 220 Biostatistics
• MATH-K 310 Statistical Techniques
• PSY-P 354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology

Indiana State University

A minimum 3.2 GPA, both cumulative (overall) and specifically in math and science coursework, is required for consideration, but a competitive applicant will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. GRE scores must be submitted.  At least 60 hours of physical therapy observation are required from at least two different clinical settings.  See the ISU Physical Therapy website, indianastate.edu/academics/academic-program-finder/physical-therapy-dpt for full details.

Requirements

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise noted

• BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences 2 (5 cr.)>
• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
• CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr)
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
• NURS-B 105 Medical Terminology (1 cr.)
• PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
• PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Phyicology II (4 cr.)
• PHYS-P 201 General Physic 1 (5 cr.); OR
  PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (5 cr.)
• PHYS-P 202 General Physics; OR 
  PHYS-P 222 Physics 2 (5 cr.)
• PSY-P 103 General Psychology
• PSY-P 216 Life Span Developmental Psychology

Select one of the following:

• BIOL-L 220 Biostatistics
• MATH-K 310 Statistical Techniques
• PSY-P 354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology