




Summary of This Program
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), Neumann University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy is a unique program of study that prepares the next wave of driven, impactful, and passionate physical therapy professionals.
The conceptual basis for the curriculum is the body systems model with the inclusion of course content in physical therapy science, clinical medicine, professional topics, research and evidence-based practice, administration and management, human development, education and consultation, and health policy topics, which expose students to broader aspects of the profession and the context for current practice.
At Neumann, you can expect to learn with and from ambitious, empathetic professionals who are gaining the skills needed to provide phenomenal patient care in the field of physical therapy, and you can be confident that you’ll enter the field ready to secure your dream career.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Neumann University seeks to develop practitioners who:
Note: This program of study presents the courses in sequence so that each semester builds upon the content and skills learned in the previous semester(s).
Year One: Summer Semester (9 Credits)
Year One: Fall Semester (12 Credits)
Year One: Spring Semester (13 Credits)
Year Two: Summer Semester (11 Credits)
Year Two: Fall Semester (10 Credits)
Year Two: Spring Semester (12 Credits)
Total Credits for Year Two: 33
Year Three: Summer Semester (9 Credits)
Year Three: Fall Semester (13 Credits)
Year Three: Spring Semester (6 Credits)
Total Credits for Year Three: 30
Tuition is now a flat, per-semester fee. The tuition is $10,450 per semester. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
While Neumann is known for its competitive, affordable sticker price, we know that most graduates need financial assistance of some kind while enrolled in graduate school. For everything you need to know about your financial aid options, download our guide: Offsetting the Cost of Graduate School — Financial Aid for Graduate Students.
Applicants must submit official GRE test scores, a current resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, fifty (50) officially documented physical therapy hours and have completed all pre-requisites. Letters of recommendation should include two Physical Therapists and one outside source. Applicants must apply through PT-CAS.
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
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The field of physical therapy is booming. In fact, it is predicted to grow by 21% over the next 10 years. Physical therapists also make an average of...
The field of physical therapy is booming. In fact, it is predicted to grow by 21% over the next 10 years. Physical therapists also make an average of $90,000 per year, proving it to be a lucrative career for professionals who obtain the Neumann DPT.
Pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree can eventually lead to higher positions such as Clinical Director, Director of...
Pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree can eventually lead to higher positions such as Clinical Director, Director of Rehabilitation, and Health Care Manager.
Physical therapists can find work in a variety of settings including private offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes, work settings, fitness...
Physical therapists can find work in a variety of settings including private offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes, work settings, fitness facilities, academic institutions, and nursing homes.
With small class sizes, expert faculty, and a required internship experience, Neumann University’s DPT program is perfect for future...
With small class sizes, expert faculty, and a required internship experience, Neumann University’s DPT program is perfect for future leaders in the field of physical therapy. With a weekend and on-campus learning format, students can achieve the DPT in just three years.
Neumann currently holds contracts with 500 clinical affiliation sites, which means that there is absolutely a site that...
Neumann currently holds contracts with 500 clinical affiliation sites, which means that there is absolutely a site that is the perfect match for you to learn through experience. Neumann DPT students are placed in clinical sites based on their learning needs and professional goals.
Within Neumann University’s DPT program, there are three required clinical experiences, which include outpatient and inpatient settings (may include specialty area or home care). Experiences cover all levels of patient acuity and across the lifespan with conditions and diseases involving all body systems commonly encountered by physical therapists.
Students are required to take courses, such as:
Students are required to take courses, such as:
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