A patient receives physical therapy for a torn ACL from a student in the Physical Therapy Clinic on UD's STAR Campus.

Physical Therapy: DPT

About this program

UD's Physical Therapy Department provides academic and clinical training commensurate with the doctorate of physical therapy (DPT) degree. This entry-level degree program qualifies the graduate to sit for the national physical therapy liscensing examination. The UD DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This full-time, two-and-one-half-year program encompasses the regular fall and spring semesters as well as UD's summer and winter sessions. Part-time matriculation is not permitted.

 

Application Deadlines


 
  • August 15
  • September 12
  • October 10
  • December 16 - Final Deadline
 

Decisions about applicants will be made on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure space availability in the incoming class. Offers will be extended to qualified applicants beginning with the first deadline and continuing until the program is fully enrolled. Anticipated interview dates may be canceled should the incoming class be at full capacity.

UD Tuition


The 2024-2025 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,069.