Program Overview

Degree Pathway, Doctor of Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a 95-credit degree pathway offered by the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at UMass Lowell.

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Program Structure

The DPT program consists of several required courses, which are divided into three summers and two academic years.

First Summer Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 7
  • DPTH.6010 | Clinical Anatomy | 3
  • DPTH.6030 | Clinical Anatomy Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6090 | Pathology | 3

Fall Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 14
  • DPTH.6080 | Musculoskeletal PT I Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6100 | Musculoskeletal PT I Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6050 | PT Interventions I Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6070 | PT Interventions I Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6390 | Med/Surg. Orthopedics | 3
  • DPTH.6110 | Professional Issues & Clinical Practice | 3

Spring Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 16
  • DPTH.6020 | Neuroscience: Anatomy | 3
  • DPTH.6040 | Neuroscience: Physiology/ Neuro | 3
  • DPTH.6060 | Neuroscience Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6210 | Musculoskeletal PT II Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6230 | Musculoskeletal PT II Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6150 | Clinical Ed. Seminar I | 1
  • DPTH.6120 | Cardiopulmonary PT Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6140 | Cardiopulmonary PT Lab | 1

Second Summer Required Course

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 3
  • DPTH.6500 | Clinical Ed. Experience I | 3 (10 weeks)

Fall Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 15
  • DPTH.6170 | Neurological PT I Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6190 | Neurological PT I Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6250 | PT Interventions II Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6270 | PT Interventions lab | 1
  • DPTH.6160 | Research Methods | 3
  • DPTH.6310 | Pediatric PT Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6330 | Pediatric PT Lab | 1

Spring Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 16
  • DPTH.6200 | Neurological PT II Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6220 | Neurological PT II Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6450 | PT Interventions III Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6470 | PT Interventions III Lab | 1
  • DPTH.6350 | Clinical Ed. Seminar II | 1
  • DPTH.6430 | Evidence Directed Care | 3
  • DPTH.6280 | Musculoskeletal PT III Lecture | 3
  • DPTH.6300 | Musculoskeletal PT III Lab | 1

Third Summer Required Course

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 3
  • DPTH.6520 | Clinical Ed. Experience II | 3 (12 weeks)

Fall Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 12
  • DPTH.6370 | Integrated Clinical Practice | 3
  • DPTH.6260 | Geriatric PT | 3
  • DPTH.6480 | Service Learning in PT | 3
  • DPTH.6420 | Health Policy and Admin. | 3

Spring Required Courses

• Course # | Course Name | Credits
  • Total | 9
  • DPTH.6460 | Complex Cases | 3
  • DPTH.6400 | Professional Prep in PT | 3
  • DPTH.6530 | Clinical Ed. Experience III | 3 (12 weeks)

Total Credits

The total credits required for the DPT program is 95.