Department of Physical Therapy
Classroom & hands-on training from day one
As a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Dayton, you'll prepare to be a knowledgeable, service-oriented, adaptable and reflective practitioner. You'll grow personally and professionally as you develop your skills in critical thinking, lifelong learning and ethical decision-making.
Using the latest in evidence-based practice, you'll test your ability to provide independent judgments concerning the needs of the patient and the community.
Our innovative three year (eight-semester) program combines classroom and hands-on training from day one that will prepare you to meet the demands of a rapidly changing health care system.
Proven record of success
98%
Ultimate licensure pass rate (2016-18)
99%
Program graduation rate (2016-18)
100%
Employment rate (based on post-graduate survey)
Program highlights
- Four integrated clinical rotations (38 weeks total) of full-time clinical training.
- Unique small group problem-based learning, focusing on real patient cases.
- Hands-on clinical research and service learning.
- Independent study and practice electives in your area of interest.
Our faculty and graduates contribute to society and the physical therapy profession through practice, teaching, administration and research.
We give you a competitive edge
The need for highly trained physical therapists continues to rise, and our program will put you at the front of the curve:
- U.S. News & World Report repeatedly includes physical therapists among its best 100 jobs.
- Forbes.com ranked physical therapist as one of the Best Health Care Jobs in 2016.
- Glassdoor ranks physical therapist among the 50 Best jobs in America in 2017.
- The number of jobs available to doctorally trained physical therapists is growing much faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau predicted 34 percent job growth in this occupation through 2024.
Attend an open house
Prospective students interested in the University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy program are invited to attend a program open house.
Accreditation information
Our program is fully accredited by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 937-229-5600 or email dpt@udayton.edu.