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Doctor of Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Dayton is a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist professional education program. The program prepares students to be knowledgeable, service-oriented, self-assured, adaptable, reflective practitioners. Students gain critical and integrative thinking, lifelong learning, and ethical values, and are able to render independent judgments concerning patient/client needs that are supported by evidence.

Program Overview

The program is a three-year (eight-semester) doctoral-level program that combines classroom and hands-on training from day one. The program prepares students to meet the demands of a rapidly changing health care system.

Clinical Education

The University of Dayton is dedicated to providing quality clinical education in a variety of clinical settings both locally and throughout the U.S. Approximately one-third of the entire three-year doctoral-level program is performed in the clinical setting.

Clinical Rotations Overview

• General Medicine/Neurology (12 weeks): Fall of Year 2. This rotation takes place in a setting where patients are more medically complex.
• Orthopedic (12 weeks): Spring of Year 2. This rotation is generally performed in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine environment.
• Terminal (12 weeks): Spring of Year 3. Unless a student has a specific need, this rotation allows a student to further develop in an area of their choosing.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to the University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy program are expected to meet all of the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA across all schools attended.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA for prerequisite science courses.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA for all general prerequisite courses.
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the D.P.T. program.
• Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses.

Prerequisite Course Requirements

Science prerequisites

• A two-course sequence in Anatomy & Physiology with lab.
• Two courses of General or Specialized Biology with a minimum of one lab.
• Full sequence of General Chemistry with labs.
• Full sequence of General Physics with labs.

General prerequisites

• General Psychology: General or Introductory Psychology
• One Course Statistics

Application Information

Application Checklist

Applicants to the UD Doctor of Physical Therapy program are required to submit the following information:

• Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Optional GRE results.
• Completion of prerequisite courses.
• Program-specific questions.
• Clinical observation record: A minimum of 40 hours of observation under a licensed physical therapist.

Accreditation Information

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Dayton is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Program Highlights

Experiential Learning

Through practical learning opportunities, students can build their resume, gain practical experiences, and prepare for a successful career in physical therapy.

Graduate Assistantships

Two half-time annually renewable graduate assistantship positions are typically offered to physical therapy students each year.

Student Research

Students work alongside physical therapy faculty to conduct and publish research in respected journals.

Unique Lab Spaces

The facilities include six unique laboratories that allow physical therapy students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and research experiences.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Financial aid may be available for degree-seeking graduate students. The University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success.