Western Kentucky University

DPT Prerequisite Requirements

 WKU DPT

Prerequisite Courses

 

Prerequisite Courses:

 
  1. Biology/Anatomy: Twelve hours (three semesters) of laboratory and lecture-based biology (one anatomy course with      laboratory or anatomy/physiology course with lab is required)
    • At WKU, these courses are as follows:
      • BIO 120/121, BIO 122/123, BIO 131, BIO 231

 2.       Chemistry: Two semesters of laboratory and lecture-based inorganic (general) chemistry (for science majors)

    • At WKU, these courses are as follows:
      • CHEM 120/121, CHEM 222/223

3.        Physics: Two semesters of laboratory and lecture-based physics (for science majors)

    • At WKU, these courses are as follows:
      • PHYS 231/232 and PHYS 332/233 or (PHYS 201 and PHYS 202)

*** At least five of the above seven prerequisite science courses should be completed

     by the end of the Fall 2012 semester (for applicants wishing to start Summer 2013).   

4.        Social/Behavioral Sciences: Six hours (psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, ethics, etc.)  

5.       Statistics: One semester statistics or research methods

 

Recommended Courses:  

Medical Terminology as well as more common content areas in Biology and Exercise Science. 

For any questions, please contact the respective department(s).  

 

 

***No grade lower than a C is acceptable in the above prerequisite courses.

 

 

 Last Modified 3/29/12