Pre-Physical Therapy

Programs are different for different schools, and hence, students are encouraged to obtain admission information from the schools that they are interested in attending. A planned course of study may consist of the courses outlined below (required for the Physical Therapy program at UT Memphis). A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed prior to enrollment, including the following courses: Biology, eight semester hours (BIO 111, BIO 113); Chemistry, eight semester hours (CHEM 111, CHEM 112); Physics, eight semester hours (PHY 201, PHY 202 or PHY 210, PHY 211); Human Physiology, eight semester hours (BIO 213, BIO 214); English, six semester hours (ENG 101, ENG 102); Mathematics, four semester hours (can be algebra MATH 111, trigonometry MATH 112, and/or calculus MATH 121); Psychology, six semester hours (must include general psychology PSY 201); Social Sciences/Humanities, 12 semester hours (psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, literature, language, history, philosophy); and Statistics, three semester hours (PSY 205). Acceptance into Physical Therapy School is very competitive. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is often required. In addition, extra-curricular activities and leadership roles are important. Volunteering and/or physical therapy related jobs are highly recommended. Satisfactory completion of all pre-physical therapy requirements does not guarantee admission to physical therapy school.