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Department of Physical Therapy
When you increase someone’s mobility, you restore their quality of life. USciences empowers you to make a major difference as a movement specialist trained in evidence-based techniques that optimize patients’ function, health, and wellbeing.
Professional Program
Physical TherapyProgram Options: DPT
Your lifelong PT learning journey includes a 31-month professional curriculum. Our approach allows you to earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy at an accelerated pace and start your rewarding career sooner. With extensive clinical experience, you’ll emerge ready both to practice independently and work collaboratively in diverse healthcare environments.
Three pathways to USciences DPT
- Direct Entry (Early Assurance)*—Join us as a freshman and earn two degrees in under 6 years without having to re-apply.
- Transfer*—Transfer into our undergraduate curriculum and enter the professional phase without taking GREs or re-applying.
- Graduate (Post-bachelor’s degree)—After earning your bachelor’s degree, apply to the program and complete your doctorate in 31 months over eight semesters.
*See GPA requirements for progression into the professional phase of the DPT Program
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 215-596-8677 or email l.packel@usciences.edu.
Outcomes
For USciences graduates who responded to the alumni survey 100% were employed within
one year of passing the licensure examination (2019 & 2020.)
The 2-year graduation rate is 93.7% (2019-2020).
The two-year ultimate pass rate on the national licensure examination for the DPT
classes of 2019-2020 was 95.5%. The first-time pass rate for the DPT class of 2020
was 82.7%. To access further details on pass rates, visit this link on the FSBPT website.
News
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DPT Students Officially Transition to Professional Years in Induction CeremonyAugust 19, 2021
64 students in USciences' Doctor of Physical Therapy program have officially transitioned into the professional phase of the program in a ceremony held on August 9, 2021.
Physical Therapy Lab Focuses on Accuracy and Ease of Implementing TechnologyJune 10, 2021
Associate Professor Anne Galgon and her team of student researchers aim to not only improve the function of technology, but also make it easier for clinicians to understand and seamlessly implement into their daily practices.
Physical Therapy Lab Conducts Pilot Study on Physical Activity in CaregiversJune 10, 2021
Students from the Department of Physical Therapy have been working to determine the accuracy of two different step counting devices.
Casey McCarthy DPT'21 Finds Lifelong Passion and Connections in Physical Therapy ProgramMay 25, 2021
Attending USciences' Physical Therapy program, Casey McCarthy DPT'21 found a challenge and a passion thanks to the inspiring faculty, their coursework, and rich fieldwork experiences.
Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Ligotski DPT'18May 17, 2021
A physical therapist, Dr. Ligotski works at Kaiser Permanente outpatient medical center in Stockton, CA, and recently earned specialty board certification in neurological physical therapy.
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Admission Questions
Address:
Admission Office
University of the Sciences
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
Phone:
888-996-8747 or 215-596-8810
Email:
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Department of Physical Therapy Administration and Faculty Offices
Office Location:
Glasser Hall
Address:
University of the Sciences
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
Phone:
215-596-8677