Because you’ll have a chance to explore. While the health science major shares a department with physical therapy, not all our students seek careers in physical therapy. Our flexible curriculum will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of health care careers and issues.

Because you’ll be ready to join a fast-growing field. As the health care system evolves, its needs for health care practitioners and broadly educated administrators are growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health services—including home health care services, hospitals, and offices of health practitioners—will add 2.8 million new jobs between 2002 and 2010. The prospects are also very good for physical therapists.

Because your preparation—for work or for further studies—will be excellent. Bradley’s program is comprehensive and unique. You’ll gain the breadth to understand health care from a variety of perspectives and contexts—economic, business, social service, and others. At the same time, you’ll gain important scientific knowledge that will give you the edge in pursuing work or study.   More on our curriculum …

Because you could gain the opportunity to move directly into the University’s graduate physical therapy program. Every year, about 20 of our health science majors choose to go on to our terrific graduate program in physical therapy. We make the transition from undergraduate student to graduate student easy, and you’ll emerge with the clinical skills and broad understanding needed for this burgeoning field.   More about direct admission to the graduate program…