Curriculum
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program prepares graduates to be competent physical therapists capable of assuming roles as clinical practitioners, educators, scholars/researchers, administrators, consultants, and advocates. The 8-semester curriculum completed in 33 months provides unique opportunities for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, beginning with strong foundational science content in the first year and culminating with a semester-long clinical internship. Courses include both didactic (classroom) and laboratory (hands-on) learning that complement integrated and full-time clinical experiences beginning in the summer of the first year.
View the DPT Curriculum for more information.
Degree Requirements
The DPT degree requires completion of 122 credit hours, which includes 36 weeks of clinical education and 6 elective credit hours.
Clinical Education
The UMPT Clinical Education Program requires Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to complete a total of 36 weeks of clinical experience consisting of 2 integrated, part-time experiences in the and 3 full-time clinical experiences, along with participation in community outreach and interprofessional collaborations to promote professional development outside of traditional physical therapy training.
View our Clinical Education Webpage for more information.