Pre-Physical Therapy (4+DPT)

Pre-Physical Therapy (Pre PT) is a 4+DPT year pathway leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Arcadia University. Students frequently pursue an undergraduate major in a discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Business, or Health Administration, but you can choose any major that captures your interest, and that enables you to complete the prerequisite courses.

Prerequisite courses needed for graduate-level study include Biology, Human Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics.

The Pre-Physical Therapy pathway emphasizes the sciences but also includes a well-rounded background in the liberal arts. This combination prepares you for a health-care profession that helps people to overcome the effects of disease and injury and prevent health problems.

Students who complete the program are prepared to work as physical therapists in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine centers, private homes, nursing homes, schools, private practices, specialized pediatric facilities, and wellness/fitness centers. You also can work as educators, researchers, and consultants in a wide variety of organizations.

Arcadia is ranked 1st in the Philadelphia region, 2nd in the state, and in the top 15% of all PT programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Arcadia Physical Therapy programs offer:

The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. All graduates of Arcadia’s program to date have passed the licensure examination in their state of choice.