Start your path towards a doctorate in physical therapy by enrolling in this pre-professional
program.
Working with children, the elderly or even professional athletes to regain mobility
and functionality is the role you'll play as a physical therapist. UND’s Pre-Physical
Therapy program is designed to prepare you for the rigors of physical therapy school,
and to provide you with guidance and support you need to be successful.
Program type:
Pre-Professional Program
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
3 years
Credit hours:
90
Why study pre-physical therapy?
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1
As an incoming freshman, you can earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy and undergrad
degree at the same time. Physical Therapy is a demanding, intensive area of study.
Pre-Physical Therapy is not a major, but a three-year course plan that will ready
you for admission to the professional school.
As a Pre-Physical Therapy student, an advisor will assist you with developing a plan
of study that includes the classes necessary for admission to physical therapy school.
You'll take 90 credits, including classes like:
Biology
Chemistry
Developmental Psychology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Introductory College Physics
Orientation to Physical Therapy
After completing the recommended courses, you can apply for the professional school
to earn your Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Pre-Physical Therapy at UND
Participate in direct delivery of physical therapy services in a variety of settings.
By enrolling in the pre-physical therapy program at UND, you're taking the first step
to beginning your rewarding career as a physical therapist. Most UND physical therapy
graduates are employed in private clinics or hospitals. Job demand is expected to
grow 21 percent from 2020 to 2030, which is higher than the average for all occupations.
If needing to contact the program directly, please call Dr. David Rellingat 701.777.2831 or emaildavid.relling@UND.edu.
Pre-Physical Therapy Courses
PT 101. Orientation Physical Therapy. 1 Credit.
Overview of the educational requirements, practice issues, and opportunities in the profession of physical therapy. Course content includes multimedia presentations, lectures, and observation in clinical settings.
PSYC 111. Introduction to Psychology. 3 Credits.
A survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, with consideration of the nature and scope of psychology as a science and a profession. F,S.
BIMD 220. Human Anatomy & Physiology I. 3 Credits.
BIMD 220 (3 credits) and BIMD 221 (3 credits) together are a complete survey of the anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and the foundational concepts required to understand them. BIMD 220 covers beginner material on introductory A&P, cells, and tissues, as well as advancing through the skin, skeletal, muscle and nervous organ systems. BIMD 221 is a more advanced study of the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Each concept is presented through the lens of a diverse human population and both BIMD 220 and 221 are validated as essential studies special emphasis courses covering "The Diversity of Human Experience" topic. Together the courses are designed to meet field standards using the HAPS learning outcomes and goals. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either BIOL 150 and BIOL 150L or CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L or CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L. F,S.
PSYC 250. Developmental Psychology. 4 Credits.
A survey of the psychology of human life span development including intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of the normal individual and emphasizing childhood and adolescent development. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. F,S.
BIOL 150. General Biology I. 3 Credits.
Basic concepts of biology with emphasis on the process of science, metabolism, cell biology, plant and animal form and function, and physiology. Broadly designed to satisfy the needs of those pursuing biological and preprofessional curricula. F.
PHYS 161. Introductory College Physics I. 4 Credits.
An introduction to the principles and concepts of physics with the application of minimal mathematics, sufficient to show the logical progression from one topic to the next. General physics for those who do not plan to take an advanced course in science. Topics: Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, light and optics. The laboratory is a component of this course. No mathematical prerequisite is required, but knowledge of elementary algebra is recommended. F.
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