At the University of Kentucky, pre-professional paths are interest areas that students complete alongside their UK Core requirements and major curriculum. Pre-Professional Advisors offer support and guidance to University of Kentucky students, from all majors, interested in applying to physical therapy programs. In addition to outlining necessary coursework and guiding students through application processes, Pre-Professional Advisors also direct students to University programs, such as UK Education Abroad or the Office of Community Engagement, that foster well-rounded physical therapy applicants.
Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky
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Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky
The Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Lexington, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy
Disciplines
Pre-Professional
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky
Entry Requirements
- Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.
- Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
- Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
- Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
- No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy Curriculum
Each Physical Therapy (PT) School has different requirements for prerequisite courses. A curriculum based on biology, chemistry, physics, and liberal arts is required.
*Please note that each Physical Therapy school requirements vary from school to school. Research schools early for specific information about requirements.
The following courses are generally required for most Physical Therapy schools:
- Two semesters of Physics with labs
- Two semesters of General Chemistry with labs
- Two semesters of General Biology with labs
- Two semesters of Anatomy/Physiology
- Two semesters of Psychology (General and Developmental preferred)
- One semester of Statistics
- One semester of Medical Terminology
- One semester of English/Communications
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky
1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
3. Official transcripts in English
4. English proficiency directly from testing center:
- TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
- TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo: 105
5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores
- ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
- Required for engineering programs and scholarships
Priority Deadline:
- December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
- October 15 for Spring semester (January start)
*Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.
Bachelor of Pre-Physical Therapy at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
United States of America, Lexington