Belmont University provides an opportunity for high achieving students majoring in Exercise Science to gain entry into one of the university’s doctoral programs in occupational therapy (OTD) or physical therapy (DPT) after only 3 years of undergraduate study.
Either the OTD or DPT program can be completed after three additional years for a total of 6 years (3+3) at Belmont University. Students will earn the BS in Exercise Science while completing their first year of the graduate program. It is strongly recommended that students indicate their intent to pursue the 3+3 program in their application for admission and begin the program of study at the start of their freshman year to be able to fulfill the accelerated pace of course work. The 3+3 program is an accelerated option that requires meeting a number of rigorous requirements while completing major and prerequisite coursework, BELL Core, and WELL Core requirements within the first 3 years of undergraduate study to be eligible for consideration for admission to the graduate program.
