Pre-Program Coursework
A minimum of one semester of high school or college level physics class with a grade of “C” or higher must be completed by the end of Term 0 to be considered for transition from pre-program to in-program status.
BIO-168 must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher within the last ten years of starting the Physical Therapist Assistant program coursework unless waived by the program chair.
BIO-173 must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
Term 0 and Term 1 coursework must be completed with a grade of "C-" or higher with the exception of BIO-168 and BIO-173 which must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher must be achieved for Term 0 and Term 1 coursework.
All pre-program coursework must be scheduled to be completed no later than the end of Term 1 — Spring prior to the program's summer start.
Also see Admissions Requirements for more information.
You are not eligible for the Iowa Vocational Technical Tuition Grant while taking prerequisite courses.