Physical Therapy Path (DPT)
In the U.S., all students entering this field must now earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in addition to passing state/national boards. If you are interested in researching programs, we recommend that you start with information from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTA). It is highly recommended that you choose our Kinesiology–Applied Health track if you are considering a career in physical therapy.
Required Courses
Most DPT programs require:
- Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
- General Chemistry I & II
- General Biology I & II
- General Physics I & II
- Statistics
- Introduction to Psychology
- Many require 1-2 more PSYC courses
Recommended Courses
In addition, some DPT programs (15% of US programs) require or strongly recommend:
- Additional Biology courses
- Exercise Physiology
- Kinesiology
Helpful Resources
Meet our amazing faculty.
Dr. Berkeley Shorthill
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chair, Department of Science and Mathematics
