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Is it better to major in Physical Therapy or a broader career field like health science?

I'm in my 2nd semester in a community college. I'm planning to transfer to a 4 year University after my 2nd year. Right now i'm taking pre-requisite classes for physical therapy but i wanted to know if its better to major in Health Science and then later go to physical therapy? Or major in Physical Therapy and become a physical therapist?

Public Comments

1. Do you like physical therapy? It is a field that is still growing, so you would be able to find a job. A broad major like health sciences will ensure that you have to go to graduate school, but will also give you more options since PT is a graduate program. Have you spoken to a counselor about this? You have another year of general education requirements and basic sciences anyway. Good luck.
2. You won't be able to major in PT...it's a graduate degree. At best, you can major in "pre-physical therapy", but you could also major in health care sciences. You can major in anything as long as you meet your prerequisites. It may be worth it to get a degree that will allow you more options if you do not get into PT school. For this reason, many PTs major in athletic training, biology, etc.