Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
| Student Highlight | |
![]() | When I started looking at graduate schools, I was very interested in physical therapy programs in the Boston area; I wanted to take advantage of the medical hub that Boston offers. more… |
| Inside Sargent | |
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Kenneth Lam, Med, ATC is a ScD student and instructor in the athletic training program. He identifies long-term problems of knee surgery with hopes to improve the quality of life for post-operative patients by easing the chronic conditions that sometimes follow. more… |
| News and Events | |
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Sargent Conference on Neurorehabilitation in Guatemala City more… Associate Professor Julie Keysor is quoted in an article in BusinessWeek about the growing demand for physical therapists more... |
| Project Health | |
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Project HEALTH mobilizes undergraduate volunteers to run two types of programs… more… |
About the department
The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at BU Sargent College is dedicated to promoting the health of all people and the rehabilitation of people with injury or disease. Our programs combine a strong foundation in basic sciences with the applied sciences in movement disorders and an emphasis on clinical experience, Our distinctive interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach combines challenging coursework, real-world research opportunities, custom-tailored clinical placements, and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty who are leaders in their fields.
UNdergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
- Six-year Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Six-year Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Science in Health Studies/Doctor of Physical Therapy







