Physical Therapy Degree Programs

University of Washington

• The University of Washington's (UW) Department of Rehabilitation Medicine was ranked by "U.S. News & World Report" as No. 29 in the nation in 2008. The university offers both a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree and the Ph.D. in rehabilitation science. UW also offers the master of occupational therapy (MOT) and at the bachelor's degree level, the school offers a bachelor of science in prosthetics and orthotics. The DPT program provides students with the ability to seek licensing in any state and the curriculum covers a variety of topics such as clinical pathology, physical restoration, kinesiology and assessment procedures. Students are required to complete a graduate project and three internships as part of the degree requirements.

  UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
  1959 NE Pacific St
  Box 356490
  Seattle, WA 98195
  206-616-3212
  rehab.washington.edu

A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences

• Located in Mesa, Arizona, A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU) is a second option for those wanting to pursue a physical therapy degree. The school offers an entry-level degree program leading to a doctorate in the field. This program is specifically designed for students not having an undergraduate degree in the field. The program is designed to last a total of three years and terminates with the DPT degree. The program is fairly small in size and only admits about 60 students per class. This gives students the advantage of being able to work closely with instructors to learn the profession. Like the University of Washington's program, ATSU requires a series of internships as prerequisites to graduation.

  A.T. Still University
  5850 E. Still Cir.
  Mesa, AZ 85206
  480-219-6000
  www.atsu.edu

University of Colorado-Denver

• Also nationally ranked, the University of Colorado at Denver (UCD) is one of the top physical therapy programs in the United States. "U.S. News & World Report" rated the program as the 33rd best in the U.S. Like the A.T. Still program, UCD's DPT program is an entry-level course designed for students not already versed in the rehabilitation sciences. Students begin by taking basic courses in the field such as clinical anatomy and exercise science before moving on to more advanced courses in areas such as pharmacology and radiology. Students also complete several clinical education experiences prior to graduation.

  University of Colorado-Denver
  Physical Therapy Program, C244
  Education Bldg. 2 South - Room 3106
  13121 E. 17th Avenue
  Aurora, CO 80045
  303-724-9144
  www.uchsc.edu