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.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
DPT 501 | Anatomy I | 3 |
DPT 502 | Anatomy II | 3 |
DPT 511 | Biomechanics/Kinesiology I | 2 |
DPT 512 | Biomechanics/Kinesiology II | 2 |
DPT 521 | PT Exam/Interventions I | 2 |
DPT 522 | PT Exam/Interventions II | 2 |
DPT 531 | Clinical practice I | 2 |
DPT 532 | Clinical practice II | 2 |
DPT 533 | Clinical Practice III | 2 |
DPT 541 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
DPT 542 | Functional Neuroscience | 3 |
DPT 550 | Research I | 2 |
DPT 551 | Research II | 2 |
DPT 560 | Psychosoc Issues Health/Well | 3 |
DPT 561 | Ethics in Healthcare | 2 |
DPT 571 | Mvmnt Science Across Lifespan | 2 |
DPT 581 | Medical Management I | 3 |
DPT 601 | Musculoskeletal Rehab I | 5 |
DPT 602 | Musculoskeletal Rehab II | 4 |
DPT 611 | Cardiovascular Rehabilitation | 2 |
DPT 612 | Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 2 |
DPT 620 | Leadership | 2 |
DPT 621 | Neurorehabilitation I | 4 |
DPT 622 | Neurorehabilitation II | 5 |
DPT 631 | Clinical Practice IV | 1 |
DPT 632 | Clinical Practice V | 2 |
DPT 633 | Clinical Practice VI | 1 |
DPT 634 | Clinical Practice VII | 1 |
DPT 641 | Integumentary PT | 3 |
DPT 650 | Research III | 1 |
DPT 651 | Research IV | 1 |
DPT 652 | Research V | 1 |
DPT 661 | Acute Care PT | 2 |
DPT 671 | Rehab across the lifespan | 2 |
DPT 672 | Integrative Management I | 2 |
DPT 673 | Integrative Management II | 3 |
DPT 681 | Medical Management II | 2 |
DPT 690 | Clinical Educa. Experience I | 12 |
DPT 691 | Clinical Educ. Experience II | 12 |
DPT 692 | Clinical Educ. Experience III | 12 |
Total Hours | 122 |