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Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BS

Students who wish to pursue the profession of physical therapy may only do so at the graduate level. By majoring and successfully completing the Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy concentration and mindful advising, students make themselves eligible to apply for a postbaccalaureate degree in physical therapy.

Learning Outcomes  

Admission Requirements

To be eligible to declare a concentration in the Health Studies major, a student must have completed a minimum of 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all HLSC courses, as well as maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Students should consult with the department chairperson to apply for the concentration.

Grade Requirement

To continue progress in the concentration, a student must:

  • be in good academic standing
  • maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in all HLSC and cognate courses
  • maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA throughout their academic program

Course Requirements

Health Science core courses (19-22 credits)

Cognate courses (54 credits)

Concentration requirements (18 credits)

Total minimum credits: 91

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.