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 promote equal health access and outcomes, excellence, evidence-informed practice and lifelong learning in diverse healthcare and community environments.

For over 45 years, Drexel’s DPT program has been training the nation's most skilled physical therapists. Our integrated curriculum ensures students quickly apply classroom knowledge to real patient cases in clinical settings. This is accomplished through a comprehensive 32-month journey delivered over eight experientially infused semesters, including two strategically designed summer enrichment periods for professional development, learning integration, individualized growth, and sustained academic momentum. The curriculum integrates rigorous didactic coursework with extensive hands-on clinical study across Drexel’s two faculty practices and a network of exceptional partner clinics. Grounded in adult-learning methodology, the course sequence moves intentionally from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical reasoning, helping students progress from simple concepts to complex decision-making with confidence. 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.