Program Overview

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

The accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program at the FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences provides the required educational preparation directed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for a professional career as a physical therapist.

Program Overview

The comprehensive curriculum for this 9-semester program is designed in two components:

• A didactic component of classroom and laboratory experiences involving foundational, clinical, and physical therapy sciences.
• A clinical component involving experiences in off-campus clinical sites, including hospitals, rehabilitation and outpatient centers, skilled nursing facilities, and more. As a student, you have a choice among 450 internship opportunities.

Licensing Eligibility

Graduates of the FIU DPT program are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Education (NPTE) exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Credits: 113
• Students admitted annually: 62

Admission Requirements

Applying for admission to the FIU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program begins via the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) portal. Applicants must then complete the online FIU Graduate School Supplemental Application form.

College and Campus

The program is offered by the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, located at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 SW 8 Street - AHC 3, Miami, FL 33199.