Pre-physical therapy

UNCG’s program in pre-physical therapy prepares students for admission to physical therapy programs throughout the United States. Interested students are encouraged to contact a program representative prior to registering for first semester classes.

The Student Experience

• Prepare for the application and entry to any physical therapy school in the nation.
• Receive expert advising in planning your academic program and navigating the application process to physical therapy school.
• Get help identifying available opportunities to obtain health career experience required for application to physical therapy school, including:
  • Hospitals
  • Rehabilitation clinics
  • Public and private schools
  • Care facilities for older adults
  • Private medical and physical therapy practices
• Program participants typically attended physical therapy programs at the following institutions:
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Duke University
  • East Carolina University
  • Western Carolina University
  • Elon University
  • Winston-Salem State University

Additional Information

N.C. institutions that offer programs for a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy:

• East Carolina University
• Lenoir-Rhyne University
• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Winston-Salem State University