discover Pre-Physical Therapy Lyon provides outstanding preparation for students planning to enter physical therapy doctoral and master’s programs. For over a decade, Lyon students who apply to these programs have had an acceptance rate well above the national average. This is because Lyon’s strong liberal arts education provides them with a springboard for success. As a result of the interest Lyon students continue to show in physical therapy studies after graduation, Lyon has appointed a Pre-health Professions Advisory Committee. This committee encourages all students interested in physical therapy or a related professional field to begin planning their curriculum as early as possible and to let a member of the Pre-health Professions Advisory Committee know of their interest. Placement Recent Lyon graduates have been admitted to physical therapy programs at the of Central , Arkansas State University, Missouri State University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Harding University.

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PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY AT LYON Admission to physical therapy programs depends on a variety factors, including overall performance during undergraduate studies and an interview with one or more representatives of the institution’s admissions committee. Some institutions highly recommend “shadowing” or related experience. Your pre-physical therapy advisor can help you determine the admission expectations of different institutions and chart a strategy for application.

PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS BIO 110 Principles of Biology I 4 credits BIO 205 Biomedical Terminology 1 credits BIO 260/262 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II 8 credits CHM 110/120 General Chemistry I & II 8 credits PHY 210/211 & 220/221 General Physics I & II 8 credits PSY 235 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3 credits PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

Recommended electives Psychology elective 3 credits Two upper-level courses in animal biology 6-8 credits

The GRE: Many physical therapy schools require students to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) as part of the admissions process. The GRE is given throughout the year at many test sites. Students may take this test more than once. We recommend taking it in April of the junior year in order to allow for the opportunity to retake it if needed. Interview: Many physical therapy programs require an interview with one or more members of the admissions committee. The Pre-health Professions Advisory Committee and Career Center assist with preparation and practice for the interview. Pre-requisites vary between different schools. Consult the catalog of the schools you are considering for specific pre-requisite requirements.

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