Michigan Physical Therapy Schools
MSU Equivalents for Michigan's Physical Therapy Schools Prerequisites
*PDF's should be used as a guide ONLY and are updated annually. The most accurate prerequisite information can be found on each individual program's website linked in the chart below.
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Anatomy with lab |
(KIN 216 & 2171) or (ANTR 350 & 4852) |
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Biology |
BS 161/171 (LB 145) |
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Developmental Psychology |
HDFS 225 |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
CEM 141/161 & 142/162 (LB 171/171L & 172/172L) |
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Medical Terminology |
LB 270 (available summers only) or KIN 1741 |
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Physics
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PHY 231/251 & PHY 232/252 (LB 273 & 274) OR PHY 221 & PHY 222 |
| Physiology with lab | PSL 310 & PSL 311L |
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Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Statistics |
Any STT or PSY 295 |
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Additional Science
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3 credits of upper-level human biology, human physiolgy, or exercise physiology (can be KIN 3101) |
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Minimum GPA |
3.4 Cumulative - Applicants with a 3.5 Cumalitive will be prioritized |
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GRE |
Minimum Verbal and Quantitative score of 142 each, 3.0 Writing |
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Minimum PT Observation Hours |
50 hrs under supervision of a licensed PT; at least 3 PT settings; 10 hrs in inpatient acute care or hospital setting |
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Anatomy with lab |
(KIN 216 & 2171) or (ANTR 350 & 355) |
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Developmental Psychology |
PSY 238 |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
CEM 141/161 & 142/162 (LB 171/171L & 172/172L) |
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Math |
MTH 114 or higher (LB 118) |
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Physics
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PHY 221 & PHY 222 OR PHY 231/251 & PHY 232/252 OR LB 273 & 274 |
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Physiology with lab |
PSL 310 & PSL 311L |
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Physiology of Sport and Exercise |
KIN 2103 OR KIN 3101 |
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Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Statistics |
STT 200 OR STT 421 OR STT 430 |
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Additional Non-Science |
3 credits of additional PSY Course (PSY 320 recommended) |
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Credit Hour Requirements
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14 credits of human biological science (including anatomy with lab, physiology with lab, and physiology of sport and exercise). Additional courses can include biology, kinesiology, health science, and movement science courses. |
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GRE |
Not required |
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Minimum PT Observation Hours |
A minimum of 24 career exploration hours is required. Observation hours can be from one or settings. |
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Anatomy with lab |
KIN 216 & 2171 OR ANTR 350 & 355 (or 4852) |
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Biology |
BS 161 & 171 (LB 145) |
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Chemistry |
CEM 141/161 & CEM 142/162 OR CEM 141/161 & CEM 143 |
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Developmental Psychology |
HDFS 225 or PSY 238 |
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Exercise Physiology |
KIN 2103 OR KIN 3101 |
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Math |
MTH 103 or higher (LB 118) |
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Physics
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PHY 221 & PHY 222 OR PHY 231/251 & 232/252 OR PHY 183/191 & PHY 184/192 OR (LB 273 & 274)
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Physiology with lab |
PSL 250 & PSL 311L OR PSL 310 & PSL 311L OR PSL 431 & PSL 475L |
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Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Statistics |
Any STT OR PSY 295 |
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Additional Non-Science |
ISS 210, 215, 220, 335 or SOC 100 (Choose one) |
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Minimum GPA |
3.2 Cumulative, 3.2 prerequisite average, 2.0 in each individual prerequisite course |
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) |
Required |
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Minimum PT Observation Hours |
50 hrs |
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Anatomy |
ANTR 350 OR KIN 2161 |
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Biology (1 course, 1 lab required) |
BS 161 & 171 (LB 145) |
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Chemistry (2 courses, 1 lab required) |
CEM 141/161 & CEM 142 OR (LB 171/171L & 172) |
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Developmental Psychology |
HDFS 225 OR PSY 238 |
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Exercise Physiology |
KIN 2103 OR KIN 3101 |
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Math |
MTH 116 OR MTH 103 & MTH 114 OR Higher (LB 118) |
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Physics (2 courses, 1 lab required)
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PHY 231/251 & 232 (LB 273 & 274) OR PHY 241/251 & 242 OR PHY 183/191 & 184 OR PHY 221 & PHY 222 |
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Physiology |
PSL 250 OR PSL 310 OR PSL 431 & PSL 432 |
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Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Statistics |
Any STT OR PSY 295 |
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Minimum GPA |
3.0 Overall, 2.7 Math and Science, 2.0 in each individual prerequisite |
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GRE |
Required |
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Minimum PT Observation Hours |
Highly recommended, no minimum required |
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Anatomy with lab |
KIN 216/2171 OR ANTR 350 & ANTR 355 or (ANTR 4852) |
| Biology |
BS 161 & 171 |
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Chemistry |
CEM 141/162 & CEM 142/162 |
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Developmental Psychology |
HDFS 225 OR PSY 238 |
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Exercise Physiology |
KIN 2103 OR KIN 3101 |
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Math |
MTH 116 OR MTH 103 & MTH OR Higher (LB 118) |
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Physics |
PHY 221 & PHY 222 OR PHY 231/251 & PHY 232/252 OR PHY 183/191 & PHY 184/192 OR (LB 273 & 274) |
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Physiology with lab |
PSL 250 & PSL 311L OR PSL 310 & PSL 311L |
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Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Statistics |
PSY 295 OR STT 200, STT 201, STT 231 (Choose one) |
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) |
Not required |
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Minimum GPA |
3.0 Overall, 3.0 Prerequisite, 3.0 Math & Science |
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PT Observation Hours |
Not required, highly encouraged |
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Anatomy & Physiology & Lab
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[(KIN 216/2171) or (ANTR 350/355 or 485)] & (PSL 250 or PSL 310 or PSL 431) OR (KIN 216 or ANTR 350) & [(PSL 310/311L) or (PSL 431/475L)] |
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Biology |
BS 161/171 (LB 145) AND 3 credits of Biology at the 300 level or higher at a 4 year institution (not required if coompleted a bachelor's degree by program start) |
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Chemistry |
CEM 141/161 & 142 (LB 171/171L & 172) |
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Physics
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PHY 221 & PHY 222 OR PHY 231/251 & PHY 232/252 (LB 273 & 274) OR PHY 183/191 & PHY 184/192 |
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Psychology |
PSY 101 |
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Statistics |
STT 200, STT 201, STT 231, or PSY 295 |
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Additional Non-Science
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WRA 101 A minimum of 6 additional credits in upper division (300 level+) courses concentrated in one area |
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Additional Information
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Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification required |
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Minimum GPA |
3.0 overall, 3.0 prerequisite, 3.0 math & science. Minimum 2.0 in all prerequisite courses |
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GRE |
Minimum scores of 140 Verbal, 140 Quantitative sections, 3.0 in Writing |
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PT Observation Hours |
Highly Recommended |
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Prerequisites |
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General Biology with lab |
BS 161/171 OR BS 181H/182H OR LB 145 |
| Anatomy with lab |
KIN 216/2171 OR ANTR 350/355 |
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Physiology with lab |
PSL 310/PSL 311L |
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General Chemistry I |
CEM 141/161 OR LB 171/171L |
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General Chemistry II |
CEM 142/162 OR CEM 143 OR CEM 251/255 OR (LB 172/172L) |
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Physics I & II with lab |
PHY 221 & PHY 222 OR PHY 231/251 & PHY 232/252 OR PHY 183/191 & 184/192 OR (LB 273 & LB 274) |
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Statistics |
STT 200, STT 201, STT 231, STT 315, STT 421, STT 422, STT 425, PSY 295 (Choose one) |
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2 Behavioral Science courses |
Any two (2) courses in psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc. |
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Minimum GPA |
Minimum 3.0 in most recent 60 credits of coursework; All prerequisites must be passed with a 2.0+, with an overall average of a 3.0+ |
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GRE & Casper |
Both Required |
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Minimum PT Observation Hours |
While not required to apply to the program, it is strongly encouraged that applicants seek out job shadowing, or other related experiences, within the PT field prior to applying. |
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1 KIN 216 and KIN 217 and KIN 174 and KIN 310 are open to KIN majors only
2 The prerequisite to get into ANTR 485 is at least a 3.0 in ANTR 350 or KIN 216 and KIN 217 or IBIO 328. Also, pre-approval by written application and attendance at the orientation meeting is required for all new students. Enrollment is on a first-come first-serve basis. Contact Josh Vincent (vincen29@msu.edu) for an application and more information. Please see your advisor to discuss planning for this course in detail.
3 KIN 210 is open to KIN majors or Health Promotion minors only
**THIS WEBSITE IS A GUIDE ONLY**
Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate physical therapy programs on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements.
Each professional school has their own policy on whether they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual school themselves to determine the requirements for course planning.