Build a strong foundation in the sciences
Preparing students to apply for the Mercy College graduate program in Physical Therapy
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Students who select the Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration must successfully complete:
3 Credits in one of the following:
The following related courses in Natural Science, Social and Behavioral Science and Mathematics:
* Students must complete these courses as part of their General Education Requirements
Recommended Open Electives (5 Credits)
There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of health sciences.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration, offers a comprehensive curriculum grounded in scientific principles and its practical application to prepare students for application to a graduate physical therapy program. The diverse curriculum that includes general education requirements, the foundational sciences and psychology courses that are typically pre-requisites for application to a graduate program in physical therapy.
The B.S. in Health Science does not provide eligibility for licensure to practice as a physical therapist. The health science degree is awarded after completion of the 120-credits of coursework detailed in the Pre-PT concentration. Completing the health science program does not guarantee admission to a Mercy College graduate program in physical therapy. Graduates of the B.S. in Health Science must apply to the graduate programs, meet specific requirements, and compete with all other applicants. Mercy College B.S. in Health Science graduates are offered an admission interview for the respective graduate program provided they meet the minimum criteria as outlined by the program. The B.S. in Health Science Pre-PT concentration satisfies the course requirements for admission to the respective Mercy College Graduate Program. The B.S. in Health Sciences Pre-OT concentration may or may not satisfy the course requirements for admission to other graduate PT programs. Courses can vary based on the college/university. Students have the responsibility to check entrance requirements for college/university to which they intend to apply.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Esser's work has been in providing holistic health care, including utilizing an extensive aptitude in manual therapies, exercise rehabilitation, as well as nutritional guidance and lifestyle modification leadership for over three decades. In addition, he teaches and writes on the issues and technologies impacting health science today. He is a Health Science and Anatomy course curriculum builder and the lead course instructor.
Physical Therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages with medical problems or health-related conditions that limit their ability to perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs also help to prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility through fitness and wellness programs designed to promote healthy and active lifestyles. PTs examine individuals and develop treatment plans utilizing techniques that promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They provide care in a variety of settings, including, hospitals, clinics, schools and sports facilities.
Students who have selected a pre-physical therapy professional concentration must maintain a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 to maintain matriculation within the pre-professional concentrations. If a student’s cumulative and/or major GPA falls below a 3.0, they will be placed on pre-professional concentration probation and will have one semester to restore their matriculating concentration status by raising their cumulative and/or major GPA to a 3.0. Pre-professional concentration students must achieve a grade of B or better in ENGL 112 or equivalent and MATH 116, MATH 201 or equivalent. Any student who receives a grade below a C in a major course will be required to retake the course. Major courses may be retaken once.
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