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Students interested in the pre-physical therapy advising track must be on track to complete all prerequisite coursework, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be on track to receive a baccalaureate degree by the time of applying to be considered for admission to PT school. Students interested in PT school should consult with a pre-professional health adviser to learn about requirements that are specific to the schools to which they hope to apply.

Declaration of the pre-physical therapy advising track through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising does not constitute admission to the VCU Physical Therapy program. Students must apply separately to the physical therapy school of their choice at the appropriate time.

Students with an interest in preparing for PT school must declare an academic major and should declare and maintain their pre-physical therapy advising track. Students do not earn a pre-physical therapy degree. Students unsure of their academic majors initially should clarify their academic interests through regular conversations with their advisers. Pre-Physical therapy  students are encouraged to major in fields of greatest interest to them. To declare a pre-physical therapy advising track, please see the pre-professional health advising blog.

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Certified Specialist, Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist, Geriatric Certified Specialist, Neurologic Certified Specialist, Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Pediatric Certified Specialist, Sports Certified Specialist, Women’s Health Certified Specialist

As a student interested in a pre-professional health program, you must complete curriculum and professional development requirements listed on the Pre-Professional Health Advising Blog. 

Students interested in declaring a pre-physical therapy advising track must attend an “Interest in Physical Therapy” workshop.  For workshop dates, times, and to RSVP, click here.