Pre-Physical Therapy

Kickstart Your Career

Exercise Science Students As the U.S. population continues to age, the demand for professional careers in health care is at an all-time high. The health care industry requires highly skilled physical therapists now more than ever before.

The 羞羞视频 pre-physical therapy program will give you the broad-based skills to succeed and advance into graduate school. High-achieving students may also qualify for early admission into the 羞羞视频 Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

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The Saint Mary pre-professional health programs do not limit you to a specific major, though many students major in biology or exercise science. Whatever route you chose, your 羞羞视频 education will serve as a key stepping stone in your career path.

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Aspire to Physical Therapy: Early Admission for Freshmen

High school applicants to Saint Mary can benefit from early admission to 羞羞视频鈥檚 Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

In this path, you鈥檒l have the confidence of knowing that you have a guaranteed seat in 羞羞视频's DPT program, so long as you meet key academic milestones.

Eligibility for pre-admission in 羞羞视频鈥檚 Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:

A minimum high school grade point average of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0

Requirements for maintaining pre-admission status (freshman through senior year):

Maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Transcripts are checked annually at the end of each academic calendar year. DPT pre-admit students must provide a copy of their transcript following the completion of each spring semester.
Meet once annually with a DPT program representative
Complete all prerequisite classes as specified by the DPT program
Demonstrate progression toward the completion of a baccalaureate degree by the end of the fourth year (before entry into the DPT program)
No later than Sept. 1 of senior year: Complete the application process as required by , which includes:
- Completing a written essay
- Completing a personal interview with a member of the DPT program (interview dates are announced annually)