Pre-Physical Therapy Program

Start your undergraduate studies in pre-physical therapy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, then pursue your doctorate in physical therapy at Walsh University, a Catholic university located in North Canton, Ohio. You’ll be prepared to succeed as a faith-filled, professional physical therapist.

3+3 Program

Earn your doctor of physical therapy degree in as little as six years. Through this cooperative program, you will take three years of pre-physical therapy coursework at Franciscan University toward your bachelor’s degree in biology. You may then qualify to receive automatic acceptance for admission into the three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Walsh University.

Here are just a few other ways Franciscan’s pre-physical therapy program stands out from the rest:

• Financial aid and scholarships: From need-based grants to scholarships specifically for incoming students to loans and work opportunities, there are many options available to make your Franciscan pre-physical therapy major affordable. Learn more about college costs and tuition at Franciscan.
• Faculty mentoring: With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll develop mentoring relationships with dedicated and inspiring Catholic university professors. These experts, scholars, authors, and researchers are committed to helping you reach your educational, personal, and professional goals.
• Applied learning: From research to study abroad to internships in Ohio and across the country, you’ll gain a true understanding of pre-physical therapy through practical experience. Bring textbook and classroom learning to life through field experiences, too.
• Catholic faith in action: Participate in medical mission trips, shadowing physicians, observing surgeries, and assisting in bringing much-needed care into poverty-stricken regions. Prepare to defend the culture of life in the greater medical and scientific community through a strong ethical foundation built on Catholic teaching.

Physical therapy careers are in reach when you major in pre-physical therapy at Franciscan University in Ohio. Graduates of the Catholic-focused pre-physical therapy degree program work in physical therapy treatment settings.

View the Pre-Physical Therapy Program on the Undergraduate Catalog