After Samford: Where you might go from here

Our graduates continue to achieve extraordinary goals. They continue to go on to some of the most prestigious medical schools, physical therapy schools, dental and pharmacy schools. The simple truth is, a degree from the Department of Kinesiology can lead you wherever you are called. Below you'll find a list of some of the places where our alumni have pursued their calling.

Medical Schools

  • Indiana University
  • Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Loma Linda University
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of Alabama (Rural Medicine Program)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • University of Kentucky
  • University of Miami
  • University of South Alabama
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
  • Wake Forest University
  • West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Physical Therapy Schools

  • Alabama State University
  • Belmont University
  • Duke University
  • Elon University
  • Emory University
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • Mercer University
  • Missouri State University
  • North Georgia College and State University 
  • Southwest Missouri Baptist University
  • Texas State University
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • University of Memphis
  • University of Miami
  • University of North Georgia
  • University of St. Augustine
  • University of South Alabama
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Southern California
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • Washington University in St. Louis

Dental Schools

  • Louisiana State University
  • University of Mississippi
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Physician Assistant Schools

  • Barry University
  • Jefferson College for Health Sciences
  • St. Louis University
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • University of North Texas Health Center
  • University of South Alabama
  • University of the South
  • Wake Forest University

Pharmacy Schools

  • McWhorter School of Pharmacy (Samford University) 

Other Health-Related Professional Schools

  • Alabama State University (OT)
  • Brenau University (OT)
  • Life University (chiropractic)
  • Logan College of Chiropractic
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (optometry)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (OT)
  • Vanderbilt University (nursing)

Other Graduate Degrees

  • Appalachian State University (exercise science)
  • Auburn University (motor behavior; exercise physiology; biomechanics) 
  • Belmont University (sport administration)
  • Campbell University (interdisciplinary studies)
  • Colorado Christian University (curriculum and instruction) 
  • East Tennessee State University (exercise physiology)
  • Georgia State (health and physical education)
  • Lipscomb (education)
  • Mississippi College (biomedical science)
  • Oakland University (exercise science)
  • Southern Mississippi (sport administration)
  • Troy University (sport and fitness management)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (exercise physiology; health education; physical education)
  • University of Louisville (sport administration)
  • University of North Carolina (exercise physiology)
  • University of South Carolina (athletic training)
  • University of Tennessee (sports psychology; therapeutic recreation)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (social work)
  • Western Kentucky University (exercise science; recreation administration)