Enrolling at Concordia in a pre-nursing program does not guarantee acceptance into any school of nursing. At this time no students have been refused entry into the program of their choice when transferring from Concordia. Students should set up the pre-nursing program at Concordia with the help of the counselor at the hospital. The requirements of physical therapy programs at different schools vary considerably. Students wishing to enter this field are advised to become familiar with the requirements of the schools of their choice.
Some schools require a minimum of two years and others require three years.
Some programs award a master s degree with appropriate courses. The student is encouraged to consult with the health profession s adviser in making choices of courses. A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is a realistic minimum for successful application to a professional school. This curriculum is designed for men and women who wish to become medical technologists. The first three years of the medical technology curriculum are designed to provide a broadly based background in chemistry, the biological sciences, and in the liberal arts.