The Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences is a dynamic component of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Serving students pursuing careers in Clinical Laboratory Science, Emergency Health Services, Pharmacogemonics, Physical Therapy, and Sonography, the programs offer unique on-campus and distance learning opportunities that will lead to a baccalaureate, masters, or clinical doctoral degree or a certificate.
As a part of a major academic medical center, the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences attracts not only top students, but also faculty members who are experts in their field. While maintaining a strong commitment to scholarship and service, our faculty's first priority is always the students, engaging with them in numerous research, practice, and service activities. Our students report enjoying close professional relationships with faculty both inside and outside of the classroom.
Graduates of the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences are dedicated professionals trained to function effectively as leaders and members of inter-professional teams. These skills are fostered through the department's many inter-professional classroom and community service activities, as well as its close partnerships with GW's School of Public Health and Health Services and its School of Nursing. The Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences takes full advantage of its location in the nation's capital, where students witness the workings of different professional organizations and experience policy making and advocacy at the national level.
Other unique opportunities include:
- A state of the art, innovative facility within The George Washington University Hospital providing students with easy access to experienced clinicians at work.
- Simulation laboratories, cadaver dissection, classroom and online problem-based learning sessions.
- Access to interdisciplinary lectures on such topics as global health, community health, and health policy.
- Opportunities to engage in service learning activities, internships, and fellowships across the globe through the Office of Student Opportunities.
- Clinical and research opportunities with such world-renowned sites as the Federal Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Rehabilitation Hospital, and Children's National Medical Center.
- Clinical internships from California to Australia, providing students with an authentic national and global perspective on health care.
Programs
Bachelor's Programs
Bachelor's Secondary Fields of Study
Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) Programs
Doctoral Programs
Undergraduate Certificates
Post Baccalaureate Certificates
- Blood Banking for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Chemistry for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Emergency Services Management
- Hematology for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Microbiology for Clinical Laboratory Science
