Doctor of Physical Therapy

The nationally ranked doctoral degree in physical therapy is a 110 credit-hour program, spread across three years, that readies you for licensure and practice. With a June start date and CAPTE accreditation, you’ll have all you need to start helping patients.

Taking Your Future Forward

With a 100% rate of graduation, licensure and employment, the Bradley DPT is your path towards excellence in physical therapy. Combining 36 weeks of clinicals, 4 semesters in Bradley's free clinic for neuromuscular issues, research projects, conference presentations and a cohort program, you’ll emerge brimming with the knowledge and experience needed to provide care.

Plus, with an optional orthopedic residency that prepares you for the APBTS clinical specialist exam, you can cater your opportunities to your needs.

DPT Open House

The Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science will be hosting three face-to-face Admission events on the following dates:

    Saturday, April 13, 2024
   1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
   Westlake 116

    Friday, July 12, 2024
   2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
    Westlake 116

    Saturday, September 14, 2024
   1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Westlake 116

We will also be hosting a VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE (via Zoom) Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm Central Time Zone (must register).

The program will consist of several faculty presenting different aspects of the program, the admission committee chair will talk about the application process. You will have time to ask questions of faculty and students. Priority admission is given to individuals who have made a campus visit.

Space is limited for some of the events, so we ask that you bring only one additional person (not prospective student/family member) with you.

IMPORTANT: you must register for these events by clicking the link below. You must supply a working email address. Specific information will be sent to you (place, parking, links for virtual events, etc.)

The event is limited to college sophomores, juniors, seniors and to those applying to PT school in the Summer/Fall of 2023. Individual visits can be arranged on a limited basis for individual who cannot come to an Admission event. If you have any questions, please contact bradleydpt@bradley.edu.

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Graduate Program Requirements

Required Courses - 110 hrs.

  • PT 600 Professional Seminar - 0 hrs.
  • PT 612 Functional Anatomy I - 3 hrs.
  • PT 614 Gross Anatomy I - 3 hrs.
  • PT 622 Functional Anatomy II - 3 hrs.
  • PT 624 Gross Anatomy II - 3 hrs.
  • PT 630 Foundations of Physical Therapy - 4 hrs.
  • PT 636 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I - 4 hrs.
  • PT 640 Clinical Science I - 3 hrs.
  • PT 646 Research Methods - 2 hrs.
  • PT 655 Experiential Learning - 1 hr.
  • PT 662 Neurological Physical Therapy I - 4 hrs.
  • PT 666 The Research Process - 2 hrs.
  • PT 670 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan - 3 hrs.
  • PT 680 Clinical Science II - 2 hrs.
  • PT 686 Supervised Research I - 1 hr.
  • PT 700 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II - 4 hrs.
  • PT 710 Clinical Education I - 8 hrs.
  • PT 716 Supervised Research II - 1 hr.
  • PT 720 Teaching and Learning Theory in PT - 3 hrs.
  • PT 730 Neurological Physical Therapy II - 4 hrs.
  • PT 740 Clinical Science III - 2 hrs.
  • PT 766 Supervised Research III - 1 hr.
  • PT 770 Applied Exercise Principles - 3 hrs.
  • PT 790 Cardiovascular/Pulmonary/Integumentary Physical Therapy - 4 hrs.
  • PT 800 Clinical Education II - 8 hrs.
  • PT 810 Health and Wellness - 3 hrs.
  • PT 816 Supervised Research IV - 1 hr.
  • PT 820 Physical Therapy Administration and Professional Issues - 3 hrs.
  • PT 830 Physical Therapy Differential Diagnosis - 4 hrs.
  • PT 850 Clinical Education III - 10 hrs.
  • PT 860 Clinical Education IV - 10 hrs.
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