Pre-Physical Therapy
Welcome to Pre-PT! We are excited that you have your sights set on becoming a physical therapist. You have a long road ahead of you but we are here to help. We will provide information and support as you take the pre-requisite courses up until you start the application and testing process.
鈻� Requirements for Physical Therapy School
- Most physical therapy schools require the following courses:
- General Chemistry I and II and labs
- General Biology I and II and labs
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Physics I and II and labs (algebra/trigonometry)
- English Composition I and II
- Public Speaking
- Two Psychology electives (General and Developmental)
- Social Science elective
- Statistics
- Math (precalculus algebra/trigonometry or higher)
- Some schools require other science, math, medical terminology, and/or behavioral sciences. It is important that you research the requirements for those schools in which you are interested. Your pre-health advisor can help you with this research.
- Some schools require documented observation hours with a licensed physical therapist. Hours required vary by school.
- Specific requirements for some area schools can be found at the following links:
鈻� International Students Physical Therapy School
Many U.S. physical therapy schools welcome
Useful links for Pre-Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
PTCAS Quick Start Guide and FAQs
PTCAS Comparison of Program Admission Requirements
American Physical Therapy Association
Free GRE Resources
Prepare for the GRE General Test (ETS)
GRE Practice Questions (Kaplan)
GRE Preparation through Kahn Academy (ETS)
GRE Fee Reduction Program (ETS)