BS in Health Sciences or Biology

[jeg84]

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I am currently getting ready to sign up for classes with a goal of getting my DPT.

I'm 29, my plan right now is to do either a 2+2 at my local Community College and University to get my Bachelors, or the CC for 1 year then 4 at the University

I did not care about my education much in HS(REGRET) barely graduated and have to go the CC route first regardless.

First I was wondering if the 2+2 program would hurt my application for DPT or if I should go the full 4 years at the University.

I will add that I am married (current LPN getting BSN and beyond) with an 8yo which was the main reason for considering the 2+2 option.

Second I was wondering if getting the degree in Health Sciences or Biology would matter as long as the Pre-req's for DPT are done.

I have heard to go the Bio route because it helps the app with the added BIO but I have also heard that Health Sciences is easier which results in a higher GPA and gets you in just the same.

I am set on PT but in the event that PT wasnt a viable option, for whatever reason, which degree would give me the better career path's.

 

[NewTestament]

I like the 2+2 plan. That's what I recommend to high school graduates. It keeps costs down but also gives you the benefit of graduating from a university. Most PT schools will accept credit from CC's and do not give more weight to university credits.

I would get the Biology degree. Yes it's more challenging, but schools will understand that. Don't get a major because you think it will be easier to get a higher GPA. Challenge yourself now so you will be ready for PT school.

Kevin

 

[WarriorPT]

First I was wondering if the 2+2 program would hurt my application for DPT or if I should go the full 4 years at the University.
No it will not. I went to a CC then transferred to a top 25 national university. It's more about your academic efforts in college--especially your last TWO years of school.

Second I was wondering if getting the degree in Health Sciences or Biology would matter as long as the Pre-req's for DPT are done.
Your degree choice is irrelevant, but many tend to stay in the life sciences. A PT I went to school with majored in music (guitar). Your pre-req GPA is more important. It is used to project your ability to complete a graduate level program in the sciences.

If PT does not work out for you I'd say that a biology degree leaves you limited in the sciences. You can pursue a clinical lab scientist certification (6 months) and play with beakers all day. A health science degree will get you a job in administration, but the best jobs go to those with master's degrees (MPH or MHA for example). I have an undergrad degree in biology and there weren't many jobs available in the sciences without graduate education.

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