DPT Physical Therapy at University of Arizona

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed to develop diverse, critical thinking physical therapists. This is achieved through a comprehensive 3-year curriculum that integrates community service and early clinical experiences within a unique program that promotes active and experiential learning concepts. The program emphasizes humanistic personal attributes, and evidence informed practice, and is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, community awareness, and ethical professionalism.

Faculty: Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health  |  Duration: 4 years / 109 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Year 1: DPT 600 Foundational studies (15) (Fall) DPT 610 Acute care studies (15) (Spring) DPT 620 Community and Rural studies (6) (Summer) DPT 700 Clinical internship 1 (6) (Summer) Year 2: DPT 630 Sub-acute and rehabilitation studies (7) (Fall) DPT 710 Clinical internship 2 (8) (Fall) DPT 640 Musculoskeletal Studies (15) (Spring) DPT 720 Clinical Internship 3 (10) (Summer).

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