You want to work with patients who have impairments or disabilities to help them rehabilitate or manage physical limitations.
Pathway to Physical Therapy School
- Select any major at 海角社区
- Take the necessary pre-requisite courses for your desired physical therapy school (ex: , )
- Maintain a high GPA, especially in science-related coursework (3.0 minimum, 3.5+ recommended)
- Prep for and take the GRE (296 score minimum)
- Earn a minimum of 60 hours of direct patient contact under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Earn a bachelor's degree
Estimated Time to Completion
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
- 4 years of undergraduate coursework (bachelor's degree)
- 4 years of physical therapy school
- 8 estimated total years of school after high school
Common Majors at 海角社区 for Pre-PT Students
Pre-Physical Therapy Advising
- College of Human Sciences & Education (Kinesiology)
- University College Center for Advising & Counseling