The Pre-Physical Therapy program within the Health Sciences major 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 top health care facilities, learn alongside other allied health professionals, and develop a strong foundational understanding of the human body through active labs.
Compatible UC Majors
Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapy
Possible UC Degrees
Potential Career Paths
Students with a degree in Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapy usually pursue careers in physical therapy, personal training, strength and conditioning, fitness, health education, and exercise physiology. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in Health Sciences: Pre-Occupational Therapy
College & Career Track Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapy Coursework
You can find details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.