Pre-Physical Therapy
Available as a pre-professional program
At Roanoke College, we offer rigorous preparation in the sciences, along with a strong liberal arts background and access to clinical experiences and research opportunities. That gives our students an edge in gaining admission to top-quality graduate programs across the country.
As a student in Pre-Physical Therapy, you'll participate in the Health Careers Advising Board (HPAB), which is specially designed for students interested in careers in a variety of health fields.
Student Experiences
When You Get That Spark | Sarah Matteo
Doctoral Candidate at Radford University
Rachel Andrews '14, a Physics and Biochemistry double major, originally planned to go into engineering, but after job-shadowing a physical therapist, she decided her real passion was physical therapy. Andrews applied to a number of graduate programs in physical therapy.
Her advice? "Try to do a little research. If it involves research in physics or chemistry, some type of research is good to have. Schools like seeing students participating in research," she said. Now, Andrews is a doctoral candidate in Physical Therapy at Radford University.
Learn By Doing
Internships help you get into top graduate programs
We've established relationships with internship and placement sponsors in a wide range of medical specialties and at organizations such as:
- Advanced Physical Therapy of Virginia
- Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
- LewisGale Regional Health System, Occupational and Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Medical University of South Carolina Physical Therapy Center
- Physicians to Children
- Thompson's Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Physical therapists rank among the top 10 on the following lists: CNNMoney.com on fastest-growing jobs, US News 100 "Best Jobs" and Forbes "Happiest Jobs."
Facilities
Cregger Center
The Cregger Center brings athletics, recreation, community engagement and academics together under one roof in a 155,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building.
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Summer Scholars is a competitive program that offers paid research positions and enables students to do a deep dive into an original topic.
Contact
Health Careers Advising Board
A team of faculty advisors dedicated to supporting students pursuing healthcare professions