DPT Physical Therapy at University of Connecticut

The Department of Kinesiology offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) as well as a Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.), Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Exercise Science concentration) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology (Exercise Science concentration). The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a professional doctorate leading to licensure as a physical therapist and practice in hospital, rehabilitation, outpatient and community-based care settings to provide care to patients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders across the life span. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Kinesiology  |  Duration: 105 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Students will register for GRAD 6930 Full-Time Directed Studies (Doctoral Level) in the Summer, Fall, and Spring Semesters of Year 3 for three credits each semester. Listed courses include Human Anatomy Trunk and Upper Extremity; Human Anatomy Pelvis and Lower Extremity; Clinical Human Physiology; Clinical Neuroscience; Clinical Pharmacology.

Career pathways

It is a three-year, eight semester, post-bachelor’s program that prepares physical therapists who are well-equipped for contemporary practice and career-long learning to assure patient benefit from advances in healthcare.

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