DPT pre-reqs Tx schools (timing question)

[njurkovi]

I will be applying to most Tx public schools in 2024/25 cycle. I will graduate in May of 2025. My major is psychology with a minor in biology.

So far, I have take most of the ‘common’ prerequisites; the only one remaining is Human physiology, which I am registered for (fall 24).

My question concerns the ‘uncommon’ pre-reqs that are very specific such as:

Angelo State University: General physiology / Microbiology/ Histology….

UTSA: intro sociology

Texas state: exercise physiology

UTMB: lifespan psychology

I do not have a problem taking any of these courses in my last semester (spring 25). However, timing is a problem – by the time I am accepted to any particular program (pending missing pre-reqs), it might be too late to register for these classes (they may either be full, or conditional acceptance may come in too late – e.g. Jan. or Feb.)

My only solution so far is to preventatively register for all of the above, and then, as more information is available, drop those that may not be needed. This seems kind of silly – any other ideas would be very much appreciated.

To rephrase the question – how inflexible are DPT programs on their pre-requisites, given that other application items are of high quality (e.g. my overall GPA is 4.0)?

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[Mr.Smile12]

Until you check with the schools themselves and get insights, the "prerequisites" are the rules from the admissions committee, and they expect you to have completed them before starting their program. Having deviations from the requirements will flag an accreditation review (when that happens).

 

[Tcarriveau21]

I will be applying to most Tx public schools in 2024/25 cycle. I will graduate in May of 2025. My major is psychology with a minor in biology.

So far, I have take most of the ‘common’ prerequisites; the only one remaining is Human physiology, which I am registered for (fall 24).

My question concerns the ‘uncommon’ pre-reqs that are very specific such as:

Angelo State University: General physiology / Microbiology/ Histology….

UTSA: intro sociology

Texas state: exercise physiology

UTMB: lifespan psychology

I do not have a problem taking any of these courses in my last semester (spring 25). However, timing is a problem – by the time I am accepted to any particular program (pending missing pre-reqs), it might be too late to register for these classes (they may either be full, or conditional acceptance may come in too late – e.g. Jan. or Feb.)

My only solution so far is to preventatively register for all of the above, and then, as more information is available, drop those that may not be needed. This seems kind of silly – any other ideas would be very much appreciated.

To rephrase the question – how inflexible are DPT programs on their pre-requisites, given that other application items are of high quality (e.g. my overall GPA is 4.0)?

I go to UTMB and my Devlopmental Psych class was sufficent for "lifespan psychology." For angelo state I would see if they will except an upper lever bio class with a lab for that req becasue I think that may be what they are looking for. For exercise physiology I would see if you can fit it into your schedual or take them at community college during a J-term! I would really recomend that you take exercise physiology anyways as it will really help you once your in a progam. You can take intro sociology in the summer at a community college once yu get in beacuse UTSA starts in late August.

 

[njurkovi]

Thank you very much for your advice!

 

[njurkovi]

BTW, how do you like it at UTMB? This would be my first choice, if I get accepted.

 

[Tcarriveau21]

I love it! All the faculty are super supportive and really want you to be the best that you can be. There are tons of opportunities for volunteering though the pro bono clinics and it by the beach. You really cant go wrong.

 

[njurkovi]

Thank you; this is the main reason I want to go there!

 

[njurkovi]

I mean faculty, not the beach 🙂