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Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy Option

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biology with Pre-Physical Therapy Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Core Curriculum
  • Option(s) Courses

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the Biology Major will be able to:

  1. Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  2. Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VII.)
  4. Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree – Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy Option?

The pre-physical therapy option of this bachelor’s degree in biology prepares students to attend physical therapy or chiropractic school after graduation. The coursework teaches science content knowledge, critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in a physical therapy-related profession.

Possible Career Paths

  • Physical Therapist
  • Chiropractor
  • Athletic Trainer

Requirements

Biology Core Curriculum

In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.

BIOL 150General Biology I

3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 151General Biology II

3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab

1
BIOL 170General Zoology

3
BIOL 170LGeneral Zoology Lab

1
BIOL 254Introduction to Botany

4
BIOL 305General Microbiology

4
BIOL 315Genetics

4
BIOL 405Biometry

3
BIOL 459Evolution

3
BIOL 390Biology Research I

1
BIOL 490Biology Research II

1
BIOL 491Biology Seminar

1
CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1
SCNC 291Sophomore Science Seminar

1
SCNC 389Scientific Writings and Readings

2
Total Credit Hours:46


MATH 165, MATH 166: (strongly recommended) especially if considering professional or graduate school studies.

Pre-Physical Therapy Option

This program prepares students to attend physical therapy or chiropractic school after graduation. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in a physical therapy-related profession.

Students selecting this option will be required to take PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology as part of the General Education requirements.

BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

4
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
HPER 328Biomechanics

3
HPER 328LBiomechanics Lab

1
HPER 410Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise

2
PHYS 211College Physics I

3
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab

1
PHYS 212College Physics II

3
PHYS 212LCollege Physics II Lab

1
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology

3
PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology

3

Select one of the following:

BIOL 410Animal Physiology

4
BIOL 440Immunology

3
Total Credit Hours:40-41

Total Credit Hours:86-87

Semester Sequence

First Semester

CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1
ENGL 110College Composition I

3
MATH 103College Algebra

4
UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1
General Education General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

BIOL 150General Biology I

3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1
ENGL 120College Composition II

3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

BIOL 151General Biology II

3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab

1
BIOL 254Introduction to Botany

4
BIOL 305General Microbiology

4
SCNC 291Sophomore Science Seminar

1
SCNC 389Scientific Writings and Readings

2
Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

BIOL 170General Zoology

3
BIOL 170LGeneral Zoology Lab

1
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4
BIOL 315Genetics

4
General Education General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Fifth Semester

BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

4
BIOL 459Evolution

3
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1
HPER 328Biomechanics

3
HPER 328LBiomechanics Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:16

Sixth Semester

BIOL 390Biology Research I

1
 
BIOL 410Animal Physiology

4
Or
General Education General Education

3
 
HPER 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

2
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology

3
General Education General Education

3
General Education General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:15-16
Take BIOL 410 Spring, Odd Years, or take BIOL 440.

Seventh Semester

BIOL 405Biometry

3
BIOL 440Immunology

3
BIOL 490Biology Research II

1
HPER 410Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise

2
PHYS 211College Physics I

3
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:13
Take BIOL 440 Fall, Odd Years, or take BIOL 410.

Eighth Semester

BIOL 491Biology Seminar

1
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
PHYS 212College Physics II

3
PHYS 212LCollege Physics II Lab

1
PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology

3
General Education General Education

3
Total Credit Hours:15
CHEM 460 is offered Spring, Even Years.