About the Degree:
Physical and occupational therapists work to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities for their patients suffering from injury or disease. The Pre-Occupational and Physical Therapy program allows students to meet the requirements for admission to a physical therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Your Future with Our Pre-Occupational Therapy Degree
As a graduate of Missouri Southern's pre-occupational therapy program, you'll turn your love for science and health into a life-long career.
We'll give you all the knowledge you need to successfully get into occupational therapy school and further you along the path to your dream career.
What You’ll Learn:
- The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use fundamental biological concepts in the following areas: 1) cell biology, 2) genetics and molecular biology, 3) organismal biology, and 4) ecology, evolution, and population biology.
- The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use the scientific method to solve problems.
- The successful graduate from the Biology program will communicate effectively in writing.
- The successful graduate from the Biology program will demonstrate satisfactory laboratory and field skills.
- The successful graduate from the Biology program will be prepared for graduate or professional curriculum or employment in a biological field.
This Degree is Great for You if:
- You want to be a physical or occupational therapist and plan to attend an accredited program after obtaining your bachelor’s degree in biology.
Options:
Current Catalog
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Other options (Current Catalog)
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med MKEAP Major
Bachelor of Science in Education - Biology Education Major
Minor
Biology Minor
