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
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
Human Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 242	Human Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 243
Statistics STAT 103 or equivalent	Science Electives*

 

Third Year 

Fall	Spring
Science Electives**	Science Electives**

 

Fourth Year

Fall	Spring
Science Electives**	Science Electives**

*OT programs will usually recommend or require biology, chemistry, psychology, sociology, physics, math, medical terminology, or any combination of these courses. It is important to search for possible graduate programs early in your collegiate career to adequately prepare your schedule.