Need assistance in choosing an undergrad major

[al77]

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Hey guys,

Well I'm honestly not sure about what major to take in undergrad before going into DPT. I don't care and all I want to do is major in a science. I love science overall, so I don't have preferences.


A school I really want to go to does not have anything related to athletic training/exercise science/etc-. It only provides general biology, orthotics, and physiology. (<-majors that I WOULD consider)

I know other schools that have those degrees but rather would not go to.

What do you guys think? Would I do just as well in a major that's not directly applicable to physical therapy like athletic training/exercise science is, or should I just care about doing the pre-reqs?


THANKS!

 

[psu17]

If you are in a science major such as biology or physiology you will be fine as long as you take all the prereqs. If you go to a good school the advisers should work with you to make sure you can work them into your schedule, if they aren't already. In fact, a major in biology and physiology may be better because it shows you are really competing with other science majors - courses in the bio department are often considered as harder/better and some schools actually require your sciences courses to be from the Bio department.

Whatever you choose, make sure it is something you are intrested in. I majored in Kinesiology, and loved it. It was very well rounded and kept me interested throughout the four years. I loved my undergraduate school and wouldn't trade my experiences for anything; however, I would advise you that if you are deciding between a couple of schools and one of them has their own DPT program, or has acceptance connections/contracts with another school's DPT program, to really consider that school

 

[markelmarcel]

Well, seeing as my undergrad major was elementary & early childhood education and I'm applying to PT school, I'd say you can choose what you like... Honestly, if I could do it all over, I would try to take something semi-related to the PT field, only because it will make you more knowledgable!

 

[appisin]

It doesn't matter. Do what you want. PT schools take students across every major. As long as you have the prerequisites you're qualified.