Pre-Physical Therapy
This curriculum is designed to meet the admissions requirements of the School of Health-Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. All programs at the Medical Center are upper-division. Students must complete all admission requirements before transferring. All programs at the University Medical Center have a limited class size with competitive admissions. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale. A minimum grade of C is required on each course accepted for transfer. The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree.
Students applying for the Doctor of Physical Therapy must have a bachelor's degree and evidence of 40 hours of observation in at least two physical therapy clinical departments or practices. Students must also take the GRE before applying to the program. Students must also complete an autobiographical essay and a resume to apply to the program.
Health Sciences Pathway
Students applying for the Doctor of Physical Therapy must have a bachelor's degree and evidence of 40 hours of observation in at least two physical therapy clinical departments or practices. Students must also take the GRE before applying to the program. Students must also complete an autobiographical essay and a resume to apply to the program.
Health Sciences Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- General Biology I BIO 1134
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- General Chemistry I CHE 1214
Total 14 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- General Biology II BIO 1144
- Trigonometry MAT 1323
- General Chemistry II CHE 1224
Total 14 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2514
- General Physics I PHY 2414
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- Humanities Elective (3)
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
- Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2524
- General Physics II PHY 2424
- Fine Arts Elective (3)
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- Humanities Elective (3)
Total 17 Hours
Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.
All programs at the University Medical Center have a limited class size with competitive admissions.
All programs at the University Medical Center have a limited class size with competitive admissions.
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
