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. The physical therapy program at Northern Arizona University is completed in 28 months.

Your instructors

You will gain clinical practice skills through teaching and mentoring opportunities with:

• core faculty
• clinical adjunct faculty
• clinical instructors

Your classes

Our innovative curriculum is organized around the four principle practice patterns of the following systems:

• musculoskeletal
• neuromuscular
• cardiopulmonary
• integumentary

Program requirements

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.

Committed campuses

Physical Therapy Doctorate admission

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. To find answers to more detailed questions about admission, visit our FAQ page or contact us.

Degree progression

Our degree program will take 28 months of full-time study to complete. Your work in the classroom will be bolstered by extensive internship opportunities.

Year by year

Degree total credits:  98