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  • Residential Programs are completed in 28 months with an August start date
  • Hybrid Program is completed in 24 months with a January start date
  • Successful completion of the program prepares you to take the NPTE for licensure in any of the 50 states

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a growing field, and demand for physical therapists is high. Our Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program is rigorous and time-intensive.

DPT Programs

If you’re interested in applying for our physical therapy program, learn more about our admission requirements and application process.  Individuals apply to Northern Arizona University Physical Therapy and NOT to a specific campus, such as Phoenix or Flagstaff. View our degree progression to see all required classes. To find answers to more detailed questions about admission, visit our FAQ page or contact us.

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Phoenix Bioscience Core

Residential DPT Degree Progression

Our Residential Programs will take 28 months of full-time study to complete, while our Hybrid DPT program will be completed in 24 months. Your work in the classroom will be bolstered by extensive internship opportunities.

Year by year

Year 1 Accordion Closed

    • Foundations of PT Evaluation (3) PT 510
    • Clinical Anatomy I/Human Anatomy (4/5) PT 525/PT 535
    • Human Physiology & Pathology/Pathophysiology (4) PT 545/PT 550
    • Clinical Anatomy II/Functional Anatomy (4/3) PT 526/PT 536
    • Integrated Clinical Experience (1) PT 601
    • Neurosciences (4) PT 560
    • Differential Diagnosis (3) PT 680
    • Clinical Communication (2) PT 586
    • Normal Human Gait (1) PT 511
    • Abnormal Gait (1) PT 611
    • Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health (2) PT 664
    • Ethics & Professionalism in PT Practice (2) PT 644
    • Therapeutic Exercise (4) PT 582
    • Health Care Systems I (2) PT 670
    • Professional Development Seminar (3) PT 687
    • Innovations & Specializations (2) PT 687
    • Graduate Research (3) PT 685

Year 2 Accordion Closed

  • Contemporary Wellness Models in PT Practice (2) PT 599
  • Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics (4) PT 630
  • Musculoskeletal Therapeutics I (4) PT 620
  • Neurophysiological Therapeutics I (4) PT 635
  • Life Cycle I (2) PT 602
  • Neurophysiological Therapeutics II (3) PT 636
  • Musculoskeletal Therapeutics II (3) PT 621
  • Medical Therapeutics (2) PT 675
  • Organization and Administration (2) PT 668
  • Life Cycle II (2) PT 603
  • Innovations & Specializations (1) PT 657
  • Integrated Clinical Experience (1) PT 601
  • Capstone Project (3) 689
  • Graduate Seminar (2) PT 698
  • Terminal Clinical Experience – 10 weeks (6) PT 608

Year 3 Accordion Closed

  • Terminal Clinical Experience – 20 weeks (12) PT 608

Degree total credits:  98

 

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Location
Room 102 Building 066
Health Professions Bldg.
208 E Pine Knoll Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 15105
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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Physical.Therapy@nau.edu
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928-523-5332
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