At the University of Kentucky, pre-professional paths are interest areas that students complete alongside their UK Core requirements and major curriculum. Pre-Professional Advisors offer support and guidance to University of Kentucky students, from all majors, interested in applying to physical therapy programs. In addition to outlining necessary coursework and guiding students through application processes, Pre-Professional Advisors also direct students to University programs, such as UK Education Abroad or the Office of Community Engagement, that foster well-rounded physical therapy applicants.
Each Physical Therapy (PT) School has different requirements for prerequisite courses. A curriculum based on biology, chemistry, physics, and liberal arts is required.
*Please note that each Physical Therapy school requirements vary from school to school. Research schools early for specific information about requirements.
The following courses are generally required for most Physical Therapy schools:
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$99,710
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
246,800
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
37,300
new jobs (average)
Physical therapists typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes, and nursing homes. They spend much of their time on their feet, actively working with patients.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Read MorePre-PT students should meet with a pre-physical therapy advisor at least twice during their freshman and sophomore years and at least three times during their junior and senior years. Students can schedule an appointment with a pre-professional advisor in the Stuckert Career Center through Handshake or by emailing UKCareerCenter@uky.edu. Students with a major in the College of Arts & Sciences can also contact a pre-health advisor in that college by emailing ASAdvisingCenter@uky.edu.
Students interested in PT school are strongly encouraged to visit https://www.uky.edu/chs/physical-therapy/admissions for more information about UK’s program. They may also contact Dion Coleman at dion.coleman@uky.edu for questions regarding the application process or admissions requirements.
At the University of Kentucky (UK), pre-professional programs are interest areas that students complete alongside their UK Core requirements and major curriculum. Successful physical therapy applicants come from a variety of majors and backgrounds with diverse interests and talents. While philosophies among the nation’s physician therapy schools differ, all recognize the importance of a broad education with a strong foundation in the sciences blended with the social sciences and humanities. Students are encouraged to work with their Pre-Physical Therapy Advisor to explore their options.
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