The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is a three-year graduate program that prepares students desiring to enter the physical therapy profession. The program has been carefully planned to meet the needs of the student through proven instructional methods grounded in research.
Established in partnership with the regional health care community, the DPT program is designed to meet the growing demand for physical therapists.
The 115-semester hour program includes:
- A student-centered approach from faculty who are dedicated to student success
- A progressive, evidence-based physical therapy curriculum focus
- Active student learning through case-based, integrated instruction
- 40 weeks of supervised clinical experiences at health care facilities across the U.S.
- A close working relationship between students and faculty
- State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory facilities
For additional information, please contact or 434.544.8885.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Lynchburg is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: ; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
University of Lynchburg is a proud Master Partner with the Partners in Education Program, a joint venture between Lynchburg City Schools and Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
