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Academic Advising: Pre-physical Therapy

1. The following science and math courses are likely to be required (contact prospective institutions early for specific requirements):

Biology 1151, 1152
Chemistry 1551 (Math 1431 (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite to Chemistry 1551) and 1552 (inorganic); Chemistry 2551 and 2552 (organic).
Integral and differential calculus: Math 2231 and 2232. The sequence to Math 2231 and 2232 is Math 1431 > Math 1432 > Math 2231 >Math 2232.
Anatomy and Physiology 1151, 1152 or 1571, 1572
Microbiology 1420
Physics 1201, 1202

2. Comments about admission to physical therapy school:
Entrance to physical therapy school is very competitive. Applicants need current certification in first aid and CPR, knowledge about APT, and experience in patient care. Most applicants already have a bachelor degree.

3. Physical therapy schools in the United States

Schools in Illinois:
Bradley University,
1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61625

Midwestern University, 555, 31st St., Downers Grove, IL 60615

Northern Illinois University, Office of Admissions, DeKalb, IL 60115

Northwestern University, Physical Therapy, Medical School, 345 E. Superior St., Room 1323, Chicago, IL 60611

Herman M Finch University (Chicago Medical School), Physical Therapy Program, School of Related Health Sciences, 3333 Green Bay Road, N. Chicago, IL 60064

University of Illinois at Chicago, Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Associated Health Professions, 1919 W. Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612

Schools in the West, Northwest

 


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Adenuga Atewologun
Dean
Natural and Applied Sciences
(630) 942-2010

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