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Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy
- Banner Elk, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A major that prepares students for graduate physical therapy study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Pre-Physical Therapy. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.
Career outcomes
- Programme Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Operations Officer
- Client Services Officer
- Administrative Officer
Curriculum
- Four-year programme of 120 credits. Coursework includes general psychology
- Statistics
- And laboratories in biology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Physics and chemistry
- Plus electives in social and behavioural sciences
- Exercise science and nutrition. Students must keep a 3.0 GPA with no C grades in the sciences and gain clinic experience.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Graduation from an accredited high school
- Home school or GED with 18 units (4 English
- 3 mathematics
- 2 science
- 1 history); Essay or interview; Official transcripts; SAT/ACT not required.
Accepted academic background
Graduation from an accredited high school, Home school or GED with at least 18 units (4 English, 3 mathematics, 2 science, 1 history)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,760 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $300 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Banner Elk main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | May School of Natural and Health Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $36,760 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $300 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,125 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.