Program Overview

Program Information

Degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Duration

119 hours

Level

Graduate

Campus Location

Fort Wayne, IN

School/College

Brooks College of Health Professions

Program Description

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an intensive three-year, full-time program that prepares students to sit for licensure and practice in a clinical setting. The program consists of lectures, labs, and clinical education with an emphasis on real patient care experiences.

Career-Ready for a Growing Field

There is a growing demand for physical therapists, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Trine University helps to meet that need. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 18 percent growth in the number of physical therapists needed through 2029, and reports the median salary in 2019 was $91,010.

Beyond Academics

Students will work hard during the program, but they will also have opportunities to relax and have fun. The program has a close-knit community of students, staff, and faculty to help students along the way.

Admission Requirements

High school students interested in physical therapy should apply for the Trine University DPT Direct Entry program or follow the pre-PT professional track. The program has a rolling admission process with interviews in late summer, fall, and spring. Interview options include both in-person and remote.

Accreditation

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

Curriculum

The program consists of lectures, labs, and clinical education with an emphasis on real patient care experiences. Students will complete the didactic and practical learning in the new Brooks College of Health Professions center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, using state-of-the-art classrooms, clinical skills labs, and gross anatomy lab.

Clinical Education

The program partners with many local health providers, including Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network, for clinical education during the first two years of the program as well as full-time internships in the final year.

Outcomes

The program prepares students to sit for licensure and practice in a clinical setting. The program has a high pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

Faculty

The program has a faculty of experienced physical therapists who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the duration of the program?
  • The program is 119 hours and takes three years to complete.
• What is the admission process like?
  • The program has a rolling admission process with interviews in late summer, fall, and spring. Interview options include both in-person and remote.
• What kind of clinical education does the program offer?
  • The program partners with many local health providers, including Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network, for clinical education during the first two years of the program as well as full-time internships in the final year.