Pre-Physical Therapy

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    Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Physical Therapy at Gustavus?

 

Make a positive impact on people’s lives as you help them recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and increase physical mobility. Combining a strong academic foundation in core classes, diverse electives, and strategic advisor support, the Gustavus experience will prepare you for success in grad school and your career. 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Physical Therapy? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Physical Therapy program is supported by the Office of Health Professions.

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Physical Therapy at Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Physical Therapy at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Cardiopulmonary
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Orthopedics
  • Geriatrics

$97,960 Average salary 5 years post graduation
— Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Physical Therapy are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs at some of the best programs in the country. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • St. Catherine University
  • University of Minnesota
  • College of St. Scholastica
  • Creighton University
  • University of Montana-Missoula
  • University of Wisconsin

 

 

 
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Course Examples

Interested in pursuing Pre-Physical Therapy? Here are some of the common classes taken by a Pre-Physical Therapy student

BIO 110 Principles of Biology

This course introduces students to fundamental biological concepts, including cell structure, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course provides a foundation for further study in the biological sciences through lectures, labs, and hands-on learning.

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HES 230 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

This course introduces students to the structure and function of the human body, focusing on major systems including muscular, skeletal, nervous, and integumentary. Through lectures and laboratory experiences, students gain foundational knowledge essential for health science and medical fields.

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HES 214 Medical Terminology

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of medical terminology used in healthcare professions. Emphasis is placed on word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to build, interpret, and understand medical vocabulary related to body systems, diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.

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HES 212 Lifespan Development

This course explores human development from conception through late adulthood, examining physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes across the lifespan. Students study major developmental theories and their applications in real-world contexts, with an emphasis on factors that influence growth and behavior throughout life.

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