Doctor of Physical Therapy

Drexel’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed to prepare skillful, innovative, and compassionate Doctors of Physical Therapy who embody and promote health equity, excellence, evidence-informed practice, and lifelong learning in diverse healthcare and community environments.

The Drexel DPT program is 2.5 years and spans 10 academic quarters (11 weeks each). For those who need or want a less intense and more flexible program a 3.5-year option is available. The Drexel DPT curriculum consists of integrated didactic and clinical study within our 2 faculty clinics and surrounding clinics, with an emphasis on adult learning methodology. The course sequence consists of foundational courses during the first year, with the following quarters progressing through the hierarchy of educational objectives from simple to complex. The curriculum aims to create physical therapists who give particular attention to the anatomical, physiological, and biopsychosocial aspects of the mind and body. Throughout the curriculum, emphasis is placed on evidence-informed examination, evaluation, and intervention plans. With this knowledge, students will be skillful, innovative, and compassionate Doctors of Physical Therapy, leading to optimal outcomes throughout the continuum of care and becoming leaders in the profession.