Drexel University The College of Nursing and Health Professions 81 courses 259-271 total credits
Drexel's undergraduate Health Sciences program and graduate Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program have partnered to offer a BS/DPT Bridge program option available to high-achieving students enrolled in the Health Sciences program. The BS/DPT Bridge program is a linked academic track that enables students to complete their Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in six years.
| Total Credits | 259-271 credits |
General Requirements
English Sequence
Biology Sequence
Chemistry Sequence
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry III | 4.5 |
Mathematics Sequence
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4 |
| MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4 |
Physics for Life Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
Communications
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 320 | [WI] Science Writing | 3 |
Health Systems
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSAD 210 | Health-Care Ethics I | 3 |
| HSAD 309 | Advanced Health-Care Ethics | 3 |
| HSAD 310 | Introduction to Health-Systems Administration | 3 |
| HSAD 345 | Ethics in Health Care Management | 3 |
Psychology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
Sociology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Public Health
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PBHL 101 | Public Health 101 | 3 |
Anatomy & Physiology Courses
Research Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI 310 | Introduction to Research Methods | 4 |
| HSCI 315 or HSCI 450 | Current Issues in Health Sciences or Undergraduate Research Experience | 4 |
Statistics and Assessment
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI 201 | Health Assessment through the Lifespan | 4 |
| HSCI 345 | Statistics for Health Sciences | 4.5 |
Physical Therapy DPT Requirements
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