University at Buffalo

Program Information

Degree Offered

D.P.T.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The physical therapy program is a fully accredited three-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, the highest professional degree in the field. Students seeking the DPT begin their studies with three years in an exercise science program, acquiring a solid understanding of movement and exercise in healthy populations. The three-year professional physical therapy program that follows focuses heavily on clinical populations, teaching the assessment and treatment of individuals with a wide variety of ailments.

Accreditation:

The DPT program at UB was granted full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999