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Do I need calculus to become a doctor of physical therapy

I'm not the greatest in math but I really love physical therapy and that is my dream job. I just don't want a subject to ruin my whole entire college career

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Generally, no. Most programs will require 1-2 physics courses instead. However, most physics courses have either pre-calculus or trigonometry as prerequisites (my alma mater had two physics options a trigonometry-based version or a calculus-based version. EVERYONE but the physic majors went to trig route.)


Below is a link to PTCAS, a system that organizes most (but not all) of the DPT applications nationwide. I would look at the schools by state o this page http://www.ptcas.org/DirectoryProgramsList/ and see whats required in the schools you want to attend. You can also go to http://www.ptcas.org/ProgramPrereqs/ look at the "2016-2017 PTCAS Course Prerequisite Summary (.pdf)" to get an overview.


P.S. If you find that college math is too hard you may need to start with the more basic math courses and work your way up (every college will offer remedial math classes) or you could also decide to take it in a semester with virtually no other classes (or easy 100 level courses.) Just work hard and work carefully, GPA will remain important as you apply for graduate school.
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