Bachelor in Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions

Creighton University in Omaha, founded in 1878, is a mid-sized, faith-based institution that emphasises holistic education and service. With a commitment to intellectual growth, ethical development and community engagement, Creighton offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes. The campus culture is close-knit, with small class sizes that support meaningful faculty-student interactions and personalised learning experiences.

Academically, Creighton integrates liberal arts foundations with professional preparation, offering opportunities for research, clinical placements and community-based learning. The university’s Jesuit tradition of cura personalis underpins student support services, which include academic advising, career coaching and spiritual and wellbeing resources. Programs aim to prepare graduates for purposeful careers while encouraging ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

International students find a welcoming environment with targeted orientation, language support and assistance navigating visas, housing and local life in Omaha. Strong career services, alumni networks and community partnerships help students secure internships and post-graduate opportunities in the United States. Prospective applicants should review programme prerequisites, financial aid and scholarship options early and engage with Creighton’s admissions team to plan a smooth transition to campus life and study.

The Bachelor in Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions at Creighton University is for students fascinated by the human body and the effects of health and exercise science. This Bachelor degree prepares students for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other allied health careers.

The curriculum prepares graduates to become nationally certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and includes skills development in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. Students also gain hands-on experience in areas such as strength and conditioning, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Certified Exercise Physiologists, Personal Trainers, or Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialists, working in hospitals, clinics, or private practices.