Physical Therapists PTs are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. These are commonly 3 year programs. Students should be most concerned about achieving the pre-requisite requirements for admission to the DPT program of their choice. This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.
The vast majority of the prerequisite courses required to apply to the previously listed professional programs are embedded into the HSC major and concentration. There are a handful of courses outside of the major and concentration that students will need to complete before applying to the respective graduate program. Common examples are as follows:. For a more detailed academic schedule, or to ask questions about any of our majors, contact the Admission Office at admission [at] heidelberg.
Students from Heidelberg that have attended Occupational Therapy programs have majored in:. One of the best part of Heidelberg is getting to know and working with your professors. You'll be supported and challenged as you develop skills and experiences centered around research you're interested in. Pre-Physical Therapy. About the Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration.
Our Pre-Health Advisors will work with students individually to determine a specific 4-year academic plan to meet your professional goals. We're Here to Help. Request Information. Every student takes a different path to reach their goals.
