#BUMajorMention: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies/Doctor of Physical Therapy (6-Year Accelerated) busargent Boston University’s combined BS/DPT program will prepare you to become a licensed physical therapist in six years instead of seven. But it’s not just the accelerated time frame that sets it apart. At BU, you’ll get what you need to be a truly excellent practitioner: the widest possible range of experience, interaction, and inspiration. Why do you need range? As a PT, you might treat a child with a brain disorder or a football player recovering from knee surgery. One day, you’ll evaluate an elderly woman who has suffered a stroke. The next, you’ll develop a treatment program for a war veteran who returned home with an amputation. You might administer programs, conduct research, teach, or consult. Your work setting could be anywhere from a hospital to a patient’s home. This program will give you the breadth you need to prepare for all these professional roles. While earnin...