Doctor of Physical Therapy

Students must obtain a total of 132 credits to complete the Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

Coursework

The Physical Therapy curriculum covers a wide variety of related subjects including: anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pharamcology, neuroscience, kinesiology, and clinical skills.

Clinical Experience

In addition to coursework, you’ll also complete supervised clinical internships in various healthcare settings. This allows you to gain practical experience applying your knowledge and skills to real-world patients.

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

Please carefully review the Department of Physical Therapy site to learn about the required prerequisites when applying for the DPT program.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative GPA should be at or above 3.30 to be seriously considered, with a science GPA above 3.2.
• Official score report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test

Working with athletes to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries and improve performance. Salary Range: $53,000 – $103,000+

Specializing in the treatment of cardiopulmonary conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure. Salary Range: $84,000 – $129,300

Focusing on the needs of older adults, promoting mobility, functional independence, and preventing falls. Salary range: $80,000 – $130,000

Helping individuals with neurological conditions like stroke, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis regain function and improve quality of life. Salary Range: $84,000 – $128,000

Providing rehabilitation and supportive care for individuals with cancer before, during, and after treatment. Salary Range: $84,690 – $129,000

Treating musculoskeletal conditions like joint pain, sprains, strains, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Salary Range: $84,000 – $129,000

Addressing pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women, including urinary incontinence, bowel problems, and pain. Salary Range: $91,000 – $137,000

Educating future physical therapists at colleges and universities. Salary Range: $63,000 – $156,000

Conducting research on various aspects of physical therapy, developing new treatment methods, and advancing the field. Salary Range: $60,900 – $120,500

Managing complex wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and burns to promote healing and prevent infection. Salary Range: $84,600 – $129,300