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General Contact
- School Code: 248270
- Phone: (714) 533-1400
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (909) 469-5335
Financial Aid Office
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Physical Therapy Degree
The physical therapy program at Western University of Health Sciences prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.
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Western University of Health Sciences
663 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA
Located in Pomona, California, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is about 2,900 students per year. Western University of Health Sciences is a greatly respected health sciences school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.
Western University of Health Sciences operates a number of specialty schools that manage the various programs, curriculums, research facilities, and more. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:
- Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
- Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
- Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $48,000/year)
- Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
- Podiatry School (Tuition: $31,000/year)
- Veterinary School (Tuition: $44,000/year)
Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $21,000.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapy
- Nursing
Students may visit the school's website at westernu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.
Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western University of Health Sciences offers a doctorate degree program in physical therapy.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 32 |
Female | 31 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 21 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 7 |
White | 28 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Physical Therapy program at Western University of Health Sciences, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Physical Therapists
Description
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Western University of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Western University of Health Sciences may provide services like:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance