Saint Francis
University Department of Physical Therapy
Graduate Admissions Committee
Loretto, PA 15940-0600
(814) 472-2764
Prerequisite Coursework:
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Total # of Units |
Grade Point Average |
Total Grade Points | ||||
Description of Prerequisite Courses for Admissions
Descriptions for the prerequisite coursework for graduate admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are provided below. Applicants who believe they have taken an equivalent of the course(s) must provide the appropriate course descriptions and/or course syllabi with their application so that the Graduate Admissions Committee can make a determination of equivalency.
Contact Ms. Lisa Buck, coordinator of graduate admissions, if you have any questions at (814) 472-2764 or lbuck@francis.edu.
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Prerequisite |
Credits |
Description |
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General Biology (w/lab) |
4 |
One course offered by a Biology Department that includes a laboratory portion. |
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Anatomy & Physiology (w/lab)
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8 |
A two-course sequence (with labs) addressing the structure and function of the human mammalian body studied at the cellular, tissue, and organ level of organization. Invertebrate Anatomy & Physiology is not acceptable. |
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Exercise Physiology (w/lab) |
4 |
The study of the normal physiological responses to, and the recovery from acute and chronic exercise stresses in the trained and untrained individual. A lab component is required. |
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Chemistry (w/lab) |
8 |
A two-course introductory sequence (with labs) that covers basic concepts, theories and application of chemistry. |
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Physics (w/lab) |
8 |
A two-course sequence (with labs) that covers fundamentals of physics, classical and modern, including mechanics, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. |
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Introductory Psychology |
3 |
A foundational course which covers the major areas of study within psychology. |
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Psychology |
6 |
Two courses that examine specific areas of psychological theory and practice. Such courses include: Sensation and Perception; Learning; Abnormal Psychology; Cognition; Physiological Psychology; and Developmental Psychology. |
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Statistics
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3 |
A course which covers the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. |