Choose Your Direction
Preprofessional Pathways
Choose a degree or minor that aligns with your healthcare goals, from broad allied health preparation to focused pathways in physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Pre-PT Program
Pre-Physical Therapy
Prepare for movement science and rehabilitation careers through coursework in anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, biology, chemistry, and psychology.
Pre-OT Program
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Prepare for graduate occupational therapy programs through focused study in kinesiology, psychology, healthcare, and human health science.
Allied health spans many career options and paths. In general, you’ll collaborate with physicians and nurses as a technician, therapist or educator, support providers as a medical assistant, or provide direct patient care as a chiropractic in private practice.
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Degree Highlights
Small Class Sizes
Professors who know you by name and support your educational and career goals.
Professor-Taught Courses
Courses and labs taught by professors, not graduate students, ensure high-quality instruction.
Industry-Ready Curriculum
Regular program updates and industry feedback keep coursework current and career-focused.
High-Value Degree
Attend one of the most affordable private schools in the nation.
Across healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness, and clinical care settings, employers are seeking skilled allied health professionals to support patient care and improve health outcomes.
Graduates of McMurry University’s Allied Health program are prepared for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, speech-language pathology, medical imaging, healthcare administration, and other growing healthcare fields.