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Associate of Science in Science or Health Sciences

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 & STEM career  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 VCU Career Services PPH & STEM team 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-pt advising track, please see the Canvas PPH Hub.

Physical therapists (PT) evaluate and record a patient's progress. Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. PTs may specialize in fields such as cardiology, pulmonology, geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, or obstetrics.