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Online General Chemistry I & II for Physical Therapy

A two-semester chemistry sequence with lab is required by ~98% of PTCAS programs. Self-paced and regionally accredited through UIU.

Will this count for PT school? This course is offered through Upper Iowa University (HLC regionally accredited). Most CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy programs accept regionally accredited online coursework, while a minority require in-person labs. National/ACE providers like StraighterLine and Sophia are routinely rejected by programs that require regionally accredited credit. Always verify with your specific target programs through the PTCAS directory before enrolling.

Course Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Atomic structure and periodic trends
  • Bonding and molecular geometry
  • Stoichiometry and reactions
  • Thermodynamics and equilibrium
  • Acids, bases, and buffers
  • Virtual lab: titration, calorimetry, spectroscopy

How Physical Therapy Programs Use This Course

Nearly all DPT programs require a two-semester inorganic chemistry sequence with labs. It supports the physiology and exercise-science coursework central to PT education.

Chemistry Prerequisite

General Chemistry I & II with Lab

8 Credit Hours · Self-Paced

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Why Take This Prerequisite Online

Start the 1st of Each Month

New course sessions begin on the first of every month — no semester calendar to wait for. Courses begin the first of each month.

Regionally Accredited

Delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC). Credit is designed to transfer where ACE/national providers are rejected.

Built for Working Adults

Study around a job, healthcare-experience hours, or a current role, then apply in your target cycle.

How Physical Therapy Programs Treat This Prerequisite

How chemistry is treated across DPT programs. *Online labs often accepted. Verify via PTCAS.

RequirementRequiredOnline acceptedRecency
Required prerequisite✓ Yes✓ Often*7–10 yrs
Lab component✓ Yes✓ Often*Verify
Grade minimumC or better

Requirements vary by program and change annually. Last reviewed May 2026 — always verify via the PTCAS directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 98% of PTCAS programs require two semesters of chemistry with labs, typically inorganic-focused.
Many DPT programs accept online chemistry with a virtual lab. Verify via PTCAS.

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