Doctor of Physical Therapy - Boston at Tufts University

Programme overview

The Tufts Doctor of Physical Therapy is a seven-semester, full-time hybrid programme that combines online coursework with in-person clinical skills labs in the programme's city. It prepares graduates to practise as physical therapists and human movement specialists.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Duration: 7 semesters, full-time | Intake: Summer | Study mode: full-time, hybrid | Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Accelerated, evidence-based curriculum delivered largely online with eight on-site clinical labs; the final three semesters are clinical experiences at diverse sites that may require travel or relocation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to practise as physical therapists and human movement specialists; opportunities include tutoring and teaching, competitive fellowships and residencies, and research or advanced study through a partnership with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (all campuses): application through PTCAS, which opens in June. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution (or accredited American university abroad); 10 prerequisite courses, at least 7 completed before applying and all 10 plus a final official transcript before matriculation (Anatomy & Physiology I and II within the past 10 years); 40 hours of physical therapy observation; two letters of recommendation (one from a licensed physical therapist); resume. International applicants are eligible only with U.S. permanent resident status or DACA. Priority deadline mid-November; interviews begin in September, rolling decisions. Boston campus: Summer start, final application deadline February.

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.

Intake: Summer

Duration: 7 semesters, full-time

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