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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Provide life-changing care in physical therapy

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program develops students into well-rounded clinicians, ensuring strong clinical reasoning and competence across all areas of practice and research. This program prepares those with a relevant bachelor's degree to launch a rewarding career in physical therapy.

112 Credits Transformative Curriculum

100% Licensure Ultimate Pass Rate (2024)

100% Employment Rate (2023 Graduates)

Quinnipiac‘s Doctor of Physical Therapy program provides:
  • A full-time, post-baccalaureate pathway for those with a strong foundation in movement sciences, human movement or sports medicine to earn their DPT in three years.
  • A clinical reasoning-based curriculum that emphasizes integrated clinical experiences, community advocacy and evidence-based practice.
  • State-of-the-art learning facilities, including our Human Anatomy Lab, Standardized Patient Assessment Center, Clinical Practice Labs, the EQUIP Pro Bono Clinic and Motion Analysis Laboratory.
  • Physical therapy faculty members who are experts in their field and ensure that students receive the knowledge and hands-on training they need at clinical sites across the state and throughout the country. 
  • A history of excellence with a 100% of recent graduates finding employment within six months. Quinnipiac graduates also boast a 100% ultimate pass rate on the exam for licensure.

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Your Future is Bright

Quinnipiac's Doctor of Physical Therapy makes it easy to accelerate your career success.

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$98K Well Compensated

The media annual salary for physical therapists in 2022 was $97,720. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

+15% In Demand

The projected percent change in employment for physical therapists from 2022 to 2032. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

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#7 Best Healthcare Jobs

U.S. News and World Report ranked physical therapist the seventh-best job in the healthcare field. (2024)

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