Health Sciences Career Tracks

Pre-Physical Therapy Career Track

All physical therapy professional programs in Tennessee offer a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and require a Bachelor of Science degree prior to admission. All have a list of specific courses that must be completed prior to admission, some also require the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) and work experience. For specific academic requirements for admission, browse the websites of each professional program.

While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech, students can follow the suggested career track coursework and engage in related co-curricular activities to prepare for the graduate professional school of their choice.

Pre-Physical Therapy Suggested Career Track Coursework

Professional Resources:

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)

DPT programs in Tennessee:

• Belmont University
• East Tennessee State University
• Tennessee State University
• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
• The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
• South College
• Mercer University
• Lincoln Memorial University