Pre- Physical Therapy
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About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Overview
The University of Cincinnati offers a Pre-Physical Therapy program within the Health Sciences major that specifically prepares you for entry into graduate-level physical therapy programs. The program also provides alternative options at the bachelor’s level, including various fitness-related certifications and careers.
Pre-Physical Therapy gives you a hands-on undergraduate experience where you can gain direct patient care experiences through service learning and research opportunities in some of the top health care facilities, learn alongside other allied health professions, and develop a strong foundational understanding of the human body through active labs.
Potential career paths
- Physical Therapist
- Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Fitness Director
- Health Education Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| College Algebra | MATH 1021 | 3 | Math |
| Personal Nutrition | NUTR 1030 | 3 | - |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| -Choose A or B | |||
| A) GE: Social and Behavioral Sciences^ | 2XXX | 3 | Social Studies |
| B) GE: Natural Sciences^ | 2XXX | 3 | Science |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigonometry | MATH 1022 | 3 | Math |
| Biology I + Laboratory | BIOL 1081 + BIOL 1081L | 3 + 1 | Science |
| Medical Terminology | HLSC 2012 | 2 | - |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| -Choose A or B | |||
| A) GE: Arts and Humanities (Non-HIST subject) ^ | 3 | - | |
| B) Democracy and the American Tradition | HIST 1100 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total Possible Credits | 15 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.