Program Overview

Physical Therapy (Doctoral)

Overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed to develop diverse, critical thinking physical therapists. This is achieved through a comprehensive 3-year curriculum that integrates community service and early clinical experiences within a unique program that promotes active and experiential learning concepts. The program emphasizes humanistic personal attributes, and evidence informed practice, and is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, community awareness, and ethical professionalism. The program will develop master adaptive learners with a sound understanding of the psychosocial and human side of the profession.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 109 Units

Department / Academic Unit

• Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Degree

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Additional Requirements

• Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest.
• Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.