Physical therapists help to restore clients to normal functioning of the musculoskeletal and other systems by using therapeutic exercise, physical agents, and assistive devices. Physical therapists work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, industrial settings, health agencies, educational settings, extended care facilities, and private practice settings

An undergraduate degree in any area and specific prerequisite courses are required for admission into physical therapy programs. Students interested in pursuing this profession complete their undergraduate degree and take the prerequisite courses needed to meet the entrance requirements. 

For more information, please visit the Office of Health Professions Advising website:  http://www.purdue.edu/prehealth/

In this section

• Pre-Professional Studies
• Pre-Dental Studies
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medical Studies
• Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
• Pre-Physical Therapy