Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy

Program: B.S.


Major in Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy!

Establish the foundation for professional expertise in Physical Therapy!


Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in pre-physical therapy will complete core curriculum requirements, as well as required courses in biology, chemistry, physics, health science, and exercise physiology.



Academic advisors work with students to ensure that course requirements for the professional school of physical therapy are met.

Curriculum [PDF}

Meet Our Faculty


Dr. Johnny L. Mattox, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Chair of the Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences & Professor of Biology

A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A.E., M.C.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
jmattox@bmc.edu

Ms. Elizabeth Taylor, Instructor of Biology

B.S., University of Mississippi

M.S., Mississippi College

etaylor@bmc.edu

Dr. John Snyder, Assistant Professor of Biology

B.S., Blue Mountain College

Ph.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center

jsnyder@bmc.edu

Deena R. Coombs, Instructor of Exercise Science
B.S., M.S., University of Mississippi
dcoombs@bmc.edu

Dr. Andrew Mooneyhan, Chair of the Department of Kinesiology & Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., M.S., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
amooneyhan@bmc.edu

Jack Moser, Associate Professor of Physical Education
B.S.E., M.S.Ed., Delta State University
jmoser@bmc.edu

Why BMCU is best for your future!


Blue Mountain Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

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