Program Overview

Belmont University's 3+3 Program in Exercise Science offers high-achieving students guaranteed admission to the university's doctoral programs in Occupational Therapy (OTD) or Physical Therapy (DPT) after completing only three years of undergraduate study. This accelerated program allows students to complete both their Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and their chosen doctoral degree in a total of six years, saving them one year of undergraduate study. The program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and provides students with opportunities for hands-on learning through internships.