Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The University of Arizona College of Health Sciences is preparing to launch a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Fall 2025. The three-year, full-time program will progress students through organized, sequential studies where foundational knowledge is repeatedly connected to clinical and patient applications.

The profession of physical therapy allows you to work with a wide spectrum of patients. You can improve the quality of life in children, professional athletes, older adults, or individuals who have experienced severe trauma or neurological challenges. As movement experts, physical therapists get individuals moving again in whatever capacity they can to achieve their goals.

Students will gain experience through community service, experiential learning, simulation, and clinical and professional skill building. Prior to graduation, students will complete full-time clinical coursework, a capstone research project, and clinical and professional skills exams that prepare them for licensure and to enter the profession as skilled generalist physical therapists and master adaptive learners.