Exercise Science at University at Buffalo or Athletic Training at Stony Brook University

[camiloco89]

Hello,
I was just wondering what type of major and school combination would increase my chances into getting a DTP. Also If I change my mind, which one is better in order to be accepted into medical school. The difference between the two programs:
- At UB I would dorm and concentrate on studying while maybe getting a job depending on how arduous the work is (having heard that exercise science is an easy major).
- At SB I would commute and concentrate on studying; probably not getting a job (having heard that the Athletic Training Program is very time consuming)
- Along with both options I would take the necessary electives in order to get into DTP or Medical School
At the end of the day I want to make a good living doing what I like which I think is sports and exercising... Either being a Sports Physical Therapist, Sports Medicine Doctor, or going all the way to be an Orthopedic Surgeon. Or maybe all three or 4 (athletic trainer/aerospace engineer; cause exercise science doesn't really have a set job title)
Also I may want a undergraduate degree in which I can use as a back up plan such as aerospace engineering or athletic training which is why I am inclining to the SB option since you cant do much with an exercise science degree.
Also off topic and probably for another thread but what do you guys think about doing aerospace engineering for undergraduate school and then going into either Medical School Or PT School.
Also what do you guys think about Binghamton Early Assurance Program.
I am Currently a senior in High School Trying to decide what to make a career.
Thanks.

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[Azimuthal]

You'd have to check in the DTP forum...

On a serious note, the ATC is a top degree for any DPT program.

As for engineering, I'm never one to sway someone from a STEM degree. It's good backup if professional school is not your calling. Whatever you do, don't half @ss it. Your GPA is going to help determine your options for professional school, no matter what degree.

 

[starrsgirl]

I would absolutely go engineering over all the others. I think that degree is one of the few undergrad degrees that opens major doors. You will complete most of the pre med classes as part of your degree (check out bio med engineering....usually knocks them all out). You will carry a high enough course load that no one will doubt your ability to do well in a grad program (IF you to well). You will learn to study and be organized because of the load. You will have a very marketable bachelors degree with a very decent salary usually should you decide not to go to grad school/med school. If I had to do
It again I would do aerospace or bio medical engineering. (I joined the AF after college and the engineers could do all the cool assignments. Lol). I'm certainly drilling these thoughts into my kids heads now.

 

[camiloco89]

If I were to do aerospace engineering I would do it at University of Buffalo.
If I were to do biomedical engineering I would do it at Binghamton University... I don't really know much about this major and don't know if it would interest me.
If I were to do exercise Science I would do it at University Of Buffalo.
If I were to do athletic training I would do it at Stony Brook.
I have to decide what is best if I want to continue to DPT or Med School. Or if I don't...
Any Thoughts ?

 

[Watson27]

If I could do it over, I would have majored in Biomedical Engineering. I find it so interesting and there are great opportunities in several different fields. Unfortunately, I never really considered engineering since I had little exposure to physics in high school.

You obviously don't think Exercise Science is a good option, and no one here is going to talk you into it. Why are you even considering it? My degree is Exercise & Movement, and like I said, I would have done BME had I known how much I enjoyed physics.

Have you done any shadowing? Without a doubt, you need to see what each profession is like. Set up some time to hang out with a PT, AT, and ortho MD. That's the entire reason PT schools require observation hours. You need to know what you are getting yourself into.

 

[starrsgirl]

I would choose a school that has the most options for you then. Sounds like you are all over the board. Plans changed. I changed my major 7 times. Yes 7. I don't recommend it but my point is go to a school that has ALL of the majors you are considering now. I made that mistake myself and ended up at a fabulous school without the major I wanted (we had an engineering school but it was separate. I couldn't easily switch into it without adding a lot more time on). The thing I like about bio medical engineering is they also include bio mechanics classes which are very relevant to PT.

 

[camiloco89]

Thanks guys.

 

[DPT_powelift]

If you have any specific questions about UB pm me. I have been trhough the ES program and now in the DPT program, also many ES students here decided on medical school after they take gross anatomy as an undergrad.