Mar 24, 2026  
2026-2027 General Catalog 
    
2026-2027 General Catalog

Pre-Physical Therapy


The Pre-Physical Therapy program is an enrollment option available to incoming Freshmen students who are interested in preparing for a Physical Therapy graduate program, but have not decided on which undergraduate degree program they will complete. 

Students in this program can work with University College to schedule courses that will apply towards Physical Therapy programs offered at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and Shreveport, as well as undergraduate majors that align with the prerequisite requirements of these degree programs. Students are required to declare an undergraduate degree program by the end of their second semester, but may continue to receive advising services regarding these Physical Therapy programs from University College. 

A complete list of these requirements can be obtained from the Assistant Director of Allied Health Programs in 150 Allen Hall or by visiting the LSUHSC - New Orleans School of Allied Health Professions website at www.alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu or LSUHSC - Shreveport - School of Health Professions & Sciences at https://shps.lsuhs.edu/academics/graduate-programs.

Critical Requirements


The following outline of Critical Requirements must be met by the semester indicated to ensure that minimal progress will be made in the program selected.

Semester 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001  or equivalent and MATH 1021 . 2.0 LSU GPA. 2.0 Cumulative GPA.
Semester 2: “C” or better in MATH 1022  or MATH 1550  and CHEM 1201  or CHEM 1421 . 2.25 LSU GPA. 2.25 Cumulative GPA. Declare a Degree Program.
Semester 3: “C” or better in BIOL 1201  and CHEM 1202  or CHEM 1422 . 2.5 LSU GPA. 2.5 Cumulative GPA.
Semester 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000  or equivalent; and BIOL 1202 . 2.75 LSU GPA. 2.75 Cumulative GPA. Declare a Major.
Semester 5: 3.0 LSU GPA. 3.0 Cumulative GPA. Declare a Major.

BIOL 1201 Biology for Science Majors I (3)  
CHEM 1201 General Chemistry I (3)  
CHEM 1202 General Chemistry II (3)  
CHEM 1421 HONORS: General Chemistry I (3)  
CHEM 1422 HONORS: General Chemistry II (3)  
MATH 1021 College Algebra (3)  
MATH 1022 Plane Trigonometry (3)  
MATH 1550 Differential and Integral Calculus (5)  
ILC English Composition (3)
ILC English Composition (3)

Semester 1


CRITICAL: “C” or better in ENGL 1001  or equivalent; and MATH 1021 . 2. 0 LSU GPA. 2. 0 Cumulative GPA

Total Semester Hours: 16


Total Semester Hours: 16-18


Total Semester Hours: 17


Semester 4


CRITICAL: “C” or better in ENGL 2000  equivalent; and BIOL 1202 . 2.75 LSU GPA. 2.75 Cumulative GPA. Declare a Major.

Total Semester Hours: 18-20