Doctor of Physical Therapy
College
- Center City Campus
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Degree Earned
- Doctorate
Program Length
3 years
Program Type
- On Campus
Term Start
Pre-Fall (May)
Leadership
- Department Chair & Professor
901 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Curriculum
Credit Summary by Year
| Year | Total Credits |
|---|---|
| One | 41 |
| Two | 45 |
| Three | 37 |
| Total Program Credits | 123 |
Year 1
The S-1 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.
|
Course Title |
Credits |
| PT 507 Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists | 6 |
| PT 527 Evidence Based Practice I | 3 |
| PT 534 Introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession | 1 |
| PT 536 Medical Terminology | 1 |
The S-2 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from the end of August through December.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 506 Biomechanics & Kinesiology | 4 |
| PT 516 Neuroscience | 3 |
| PT 533 Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination | 5 |
| PT 538 Psychosocial Asepcts of Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PT 539 Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| PT 545 Integrated Clinical Experience I | 1 |
The S-3 Spring Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from January through April.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 513 Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| PT 518 Movement System in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PT 546 Integrated Clinical Experience II | 1 |
| PT 555 Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions | 6 |
| PT 624 Evidence Based Practice II | 2 |
Year 2
The S-4 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 514 Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| PT 607 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I | 4 |
| PT 611 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy I | 2 |
| PT 613 Pharmacology | 2 |
| PT 661 Integumentary Physical Therapy | 3 |
The S-5 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from the end of August through December.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 608 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II | 4 |
| PT 612 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy II | 3 |
| PT 621 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I | 5 |
| PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience III (1/2 class) | 1 |
| PT 670 Prosthetics and Orthotics | 3 |
| PT 680 Full-time Clinical Education Experience Preparation | 1 |
The S-6 Spring Semester A takes place over 8 weeks, from January through mid-March.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 685 Full-time Clinical Education Experience I | 6 |
The S-7 Spring Semester B takes place over 8 weeks, from mid-March through April.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 609 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy III | 4 |
| PT 622 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II | 4 |
| PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience III (1/2 class) | 1 |
Year 3
The S-8 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 785 Full-time Clinical Education Experience II | 9 |
The S-9 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from September through December.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 632 Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| PT 674 Pediatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PT 700 Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PT 721 Evidence Based Practice III | 2 |
| PT 736 Business and Leadership in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PT 774 Geriatrics Physical Therapy | 3 |
The S-10 Spring Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from January through April.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 786 Full-time Clinical Education Experience III | 12 |