Doctor of Physical Therapy

Saint Joseph’s University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is an accredited doctoral program that prepares you for a fulfilling career in physical therapy, which was named one of the best healthcare professions and best jobs overall by U.S. News & World Report. With an accelerated curriculum focused on experiential learning, our 31-month physical therapy program will teach you evidence-based techniques and empower you to practice independently and work collaboratively in diverse healthcare environments. You’ll have access to 350+ full-time clinical practice sites in Philadelphia and beyond and treat patients in different healthcare settings.

You can enter this program if you already hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and have completed all prerequisites. We also offer a BS to DPT program for incoming first-year students (through our direct-entry admission pathway) and transfer students.