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Online Statistics for Physical Therapy

Required by ~95% of PTCAS programs — evidence-based practice depends on interpreting research. Self-paced and regionally accredited.

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

  • Descriptive statistics and distributions
  • Probability and the normal distribution
  • Sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing
  • Correlation and regression
  • Interpreting clinical research

How Physical Therapy Programs Use This Course

Statistics is required by about 95% of DPT programs because PT practice is grounded in evidence. Introductory statistics from math, psychology, or a related department typically satisfies the requirement.

Statistics Prerequisite

Statistics

3 Credit Hours · Self-Paced

Official UIU transcript · Courses begin the 1st of each month

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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 statistics is treated across DPT programs. 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

Yes, about 95% of PTCAS programs require an introductory statistics course.
Most programs accept introductory statistics from any department. Some require descriptive and inferential content. Verify via PTCAS.

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