Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The Pitt DPT program offers high quality, interactive learning from world-renowned faculty who are shaping the field of physical therapy.
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About the Program

Pitt DPT students engage in interactive training, labs and coursework that equip graduates to become leading experts in providing efficient and effective patient-centered care. In just seven terms, students can complete their degree in either the on-campus or hybrid option. We invite you to explore these aspects of the program.
On-Campus or Hybrid Option

The Pitt DPT program wants to provide education opportunities to aspiring physical therapists, no matter where they are or what their preferred learning style is.

Seven-Term Curriculum

Both on-campus and hybrid options learn from the same DPT curriculum. The program ensures all graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce, so the didactic education program is complemented by a clinical program that includes 42 weeks of full-time clinical education experience.

Hands-On Learning

On-campus students learn through lectures, asynchronous sessions, flipped classrooms and online instruction which build up the skills necessary to participate in a variety of on-campus labs.

Hybrid option students learn through remote instruction which is a mix of asynchronous and synchronous sessions, video submissions and faculty feedback on how they apply their skills as they practice at home. Hybrid students will also participate in a total of 10, week-long immersions.

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ABOUT SHRS

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is a nationally renowned leader in the field of health care education, research and clinical practice preparation.


We are built on a legacy of academic excellence and innovation and fueled by passionate educators and researchers, allowing us to meet the health care and rehabilitation needs of today and drive meaningful change in the future.