Curriculum - Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

The DPT curriculum is a combination of didactic work that is reinforced with a variety of clinical experiences to prepare you for successful clinical practice in a multitude of health care settings.

		Degree Requirements - Visit Drexel's online Catalog
		Course Descriptions - Visit Drexel's Course Descriptions
		Plan of Study - Download the "Plan of Study" (PDF).

Specific courses within the curriculum make use of our faculty practice sites and our affiliation with local heath care organizations such as Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Hahnemann Hospital, United Cerebral Palsy, to provide you with practical experience in lectures and labs. In addition to those experiences, you will spend 38 weeks engaged in clinical education at diverse sites.

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DPT Outcomes

Our graduates continue to perform exceptionally well on the national licensure exam. Through the 28 year program, 100% of our graduates have passed the exam, with 98% passing on their first attempt. Our first-time pass rate is considerably higher than both the state and national averages. Additionally, in 2009 the mean score of our graduates was 12 points higher than the national average for first-time test takers.