Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

Degree Awarded:  Bachelor of Science

The major in biology prepares students for several different career options. Students may gain admittance to medical, dental or veterinary school, pursue graduate study or seek employment in research or industry.
Those preparing to teach biology in secondary schools should complete courses in a biology concentration in conjunction with education licensure requirements within Lake Erie College's education department. The courses in the biology major provide students with a broad background in biology and chemistry, opportunities for elective courses and a culminating independent research project during the senior year. Biology students should seek advice from the pre-professional advisors to insure that course selections will be appropriate for admission to the graduate or professional schools of their choice. Additional chemistry, mathematics and physics coursework may be required for admission to graduate or professional programs.

Requirements for this Major:

Requirements for the Major

33 semester credits including:

• BI 101 Introductory Biology I (3 SH)
• BI 101L Introductory Biology I Lab (1 SH)
• BI 102 Introductory Biology II (3 SH)
• BI 102L Introductory Biology II Lab (1 SH)
• BI 201 Botany (3 SH)
• BI 201L Botany Lab (1 SH)
• BI 212 Zoology (3 SH)
• BI 212L Zoology Lab (1 SH)
• BI 330 Evolutionary Biology (3 SH)
• CH 103 General Chemistry I (3 SH)
• CH 103L General Chemistry I Lab (1 SH)
• CH 104 General Chemistry II (3 SH)
• CH 104L General Chemistry II Lab (1 SH)
• MT 207 Probability and Statistics (4 SH)
• BI 490 Biology Senior Capstone (2 SH)

Note: MT 207 registration requires completion of MT 109 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Note: PC 201, PC 202, MT 210 and MT 211 are recommended for students anticipating applying to graduate programs in biology and/or environmental science.

Requirements for the Concentration

44-45 semester credits including:

• BI 203 Cell and Molecular Biology (3 SH)
• BI 203L Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (1 SH)
• BI 238 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 SH)
• BI 238L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 SH)
• BI 239 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 SH)
• BI 239L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 SH)
• BI 220 Medical Terminology (2 SH)
• BI 320 Human Physiology (3 SH)
• BI 321 Exercise Physiology (3 SH)
• BI 450 Clinical Observation (1 SH)
• PC 201 General Physics I (3 SH)
• PC 201L General Physics I Lab (1 SH)
• PC 202 General Physics II (3 SH)
• PC 202L General Physics II Lab (1 SH)
• PS 101 General Psychology (4 SH)
• PS 329 Abnormal Psychology (4 SH)
• PS 220 Child Psychology (4 SH)

One BI designation 200 or 300 level course (3-4 SH)

Note: Admission requirements vary among graduate physical therapy schools. Thus, while the Lake Erie College biology pre-physical therapy degree meets most graduate occupational therapy program admissions requirements, it does not guarantee admission into a graduate PT program. Consultation with admissions representatives from the school or schools of choice early during your undergraduate tenure is highly recommended.