DPT Readiness
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Doctor of Physical Therapy prerequisites
⚠ Transcript Notices
- Kilgore College transcript has not been submitted to TAMU — MATH 140 and MATH 142 will not appear on official record until evaluated
- Spring 2026 courses (ECON 202, ENGL 221) not yet on any TAMU transcript
- ECON 202 does not match any required or listed elective course in the three degree plans — confirm with advisor
- ENGL 221 TAMU equivalency unknown — confirm with advisor before relying on it
- BIOL 2401 withdrawal (TW) does not satisfy any A&P prerequisite for DPT or degree plans
Prerequisite Coverage by Track
| DPT Requirement | Hrs | TAMU Course(s) | Miriam | AEP | BEP | MB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry (lab) | 8 | CHEM 119, CHEM 120 | ○ Needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Physics (lab) | 8 | PHYS 201, PHYS 202 | ○ Needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Biology (lab) | 4 | BIOL 111, BIOL 112 | ○ Needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Other Biological Sciences | 4 | BIOL 112, BIOL 319, BIOL 320, BIOL 351 | ○ Needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anatomy and Physiology (lab) | 8 | BIOL 319, BIOL 320 | ○ Needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Psychology | 3 | PBSI 107 | ✓ Done | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 302, STAT 303 | ○ Needed | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Track Recommendation for DPT
AEP — Applied Exercise Physiology ⚠ Stats gap
Good clinical exposure but Statistics must be added separately (+3 hrs) to meet DPT prerequisites. The 9-hr internship may also delay DPT application timeline.
BEP — Basic Exercise Physiology Most rigorous
Strongest pre-professional science preparation — Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics all included. Best if Miriam wants the deepest science foundation.
MB — Motor Behavior ★ Recommended
Best fit for DPT goal. Covers all prerequisites natively, fewest remaining hours (~87), most elective slots to take additional DPT-prep courses (Nutrition, Developmental Psych).
Take These First
Required by all 3 tracks AND needed for DPT — highest priority next courses regardless of which track you choose:
Verify prerequisite requirements directly with TTUHSC DPT admissions — requirements may change. A&P prerequisite (8 hrs, lab) requires BIOL 319 and BIOL 320 at TAMU specifically; prior Panola BIOL 2401 withdrawal does not satisfy this.