The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, led by Program Director Dr. Marilyn Moffat, prepares students of all backgrounds for careers in physical therapy through a comprehensive course of study combined with supervised clinical practice. If you have any questions about our degree, please feel free to contact the department at steinhardt-dptadmissions@nyu.edu
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Official Degree Title
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Format
Full-time
Credits
133
Start Date
Summer
Application Deadlines
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Our innovative, entry-level curriculum encompasses the study of normal and abnormal structure and function and the theory and practice of physical therapy.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy student, you will develop into a competent, autonomous physical therapy practitioner with the expertise and skills to:
Examine and provide interventions for patients/clients across the life span facing impairments, functional limitations, injuries, and/or disabilities
Maintain and promote patient/client fitness, wellness, health, and quality of life
Ensure availability, accessibility, and excellence in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients/clients across the life span
Utilize research to support practice
Assist in the development of and advocacy for health policy standards tied to physical therapy practice
Establish a plan for professional development and life-long learning
Located in the heart of New York City, NYU Steinhardt’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program immerses you in one of the world’s most influential healthcare ecosystems. This three-year, full-time journey utilizes a high-touch learning environment that seamlessly integrates rigorous classroom instruction with Integrated Clinical Education.
Our forward-thinking generalist curriculum goes beyond the basics, offering deep training in orthopedics and neurology alongside high-demand specialties like pelvic health and oncology. As a movement specialist, you will leverage state-of-the-art labs to earn the DPT degree plus career-enhancing credentials, including CSCS and Pilates Mat I. With over 500 clinical partnerships nationwide and access to 50+ industry-leading guest speakers, you gain unparalleled career connectivity. You will graduate as a confident, adaptable leader, equipped with the clinical judgment and specialized certifications to thrive in any practice setting from day one.
As a graduate of the entry-level DPT, you will be a well-rounded, clinically-trained professional with the skills and expertise to work in a number of areas and careers. This includes becoming a practitioner, faculty for a physical therapy program, a supervisor in health and private facilities (hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, private practices, health maintenance programs), and working within public service agencies.
Upon completion of the degree, you will be eligible to sit for professional licensure.
Change Lives as a Physical Therapist
One of the main factors that many cite for pursuing a DPT degree is the ability to change lives. Read what brought past and present Physical Therapy students to NYU Steinhardt.
Alumni in Action
Our DPT alumni are trained with the skills and expertise to work in a number of areas and careers. Learn how they are using their degrees to shape the physical therapy profession.
Most Recent Outcomes
Based on information collected on the classes of 2022 and 2023, student outcomes were as follows: the two-year graduation rate was 97.6%, the first-time two-year licensure exam pass rate was 81.2% and the ultimate pass rate was 98.6%. The two-year employment rate was 100%.
Licensure Requirements
NYU Steinhardt DPT places students in clinical settings in several states outside New York. View information about licensure requirements in those states.
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy Member Institution
Our program is a member of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, an organization dedicated to excellence in physical therapist education programs.
Accreditation Information
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at New York University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Dr. Smita Rao (212-998-9194) or email smita.rao@nyu.edu.
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Physical Therapy
380 Second Avenue, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212-998-9400
Email: steinhardt.pt@nyu.edu
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