DPT Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is an entry-level, three-year graduate programme accredited by CAPTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination for licensure, and the programme develops skills in evidence-based practice, critical inquiry and clinical decision-making.

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Physical Therapy | Duration: 3 years (130 credits: 95 didactic and 35 clinical) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Year one covers human anatomy, neuroscience, kinesiology, exercise physiology, clinical medicine and pharmacology and research methods. Year two covers neurological, orthopedic, pediatric and cardiopulmonary physical therapy plus Clinical Education I; year three covers prosthetics and orthotics, therapeutic exercise, ethics, health care administration and Clinical Education II-IV.

Career pathways

Graduates can practise in a variety of physical therapy settings or pursue careers in research, administration, consultation and community health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed baccalaureate degree before enrollment. Natural science: two courses each of chemistry, physics and biology (science-major level with laboratory), plus one anatomy and one physiology course or two anatomy and physiology courses, completed within the past ten years; no more than two science prerequisites may be outstanding at application and not in the same subject. One psychology and one statistics course. Prerequisite coursework must be finished by the end of the spring term of the application year. CPR certification required. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred. At least 100 hours of volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy facility.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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