General or College Physics

[Vaenil]

I've looked at several DPT admissions websites, and they list "General Physics I and II w/lab" as a requirement. However, my adviser says that College Physics is fine and will be safer on my GPA.

I'm wondering if this is the case, as I'd be very frustrated to find that my application is not valid because I took the wrong level of physics. If it's relevant, I'm currently taking Calc I and doing very well.

Thanks for your feedback!

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[Teresina2005]

To be safe, check with advisers/recruiters at a few DPT programs you are interested in, they will best be able to answer this question. In my undergrad experience, the advisers (both general and in my major) were not so well informed when it came to DPT prerequisites. Getting a survey of the prerequisites for programs you are interested in will save you a lot of time and money. Good luck.
Peace and God bless

 

[livelifelifting]

Whichever physics is algebra based should be fine, at the schools around me college physics is the harder one.

I've found that even the PT schools have no idea what they're talking about when approving prereqs, so if they tell you it doesn't count try to speak with someone else to be sure. My CC labels general physics with a 1000 level while the universities label it with a 2000 level and it has been a big thing trying to make sure it counts, even though the course descriptions are exactly the same.

 

[Vaenil]

Great advice, thanks!

 

[KnightsFan101]

I believe college physics and general physics are the same thing but like the other posters said just double check with the DPT schools you're applying to. Good luck!

 

[scrawnyguy]

I've looked around at dozens of schools to finish my prereqs and there doesn't seem to be a concensus. I've seen schools that simply list the course as "Physics I". As far as DPT schools go I have seen a couple that don't like the word "Introductory" in the course title.

 

[markelmarcel]

When in doubt, always ask the school you are applying to. I sent several course descriptions to contact people from different universities to ensure that the courses would be appropriate.