Northeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

DPT - Physical Therapy

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Physical Therapy program at Northeastern will prepare you to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in a variety of clinical settings.

There are three ways to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree at Northeastern University.

The Entry-level DPT is for applicants applying as freshman.

The Post-baccalaureate direct entry graduate DPT is for applicants who hold a baccalaureate or masters degree in a field other than Physical Therapy.

The Transitional DPT is for applicants who hold a baccalaureate or masters degree in Physical Therapy
You may also consider the concentration in Early Intervention (EI), for work with infants and toddlers with known disabilities or those who are at risk for developmental delay because of a difficult birth or the presence of certain environmental risk factors.

As an Entry-level student , you will be accepted directly into the Physical Therapy program as a freshman, so you can start taking related courses during your first semester. During the last two years of this six-year program, you will complete 30 weeks of full time Clinical Education at three different clinical sites. These will include inpatient, outpatient and specialty environments.

Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above