List of Physical Therapy Schools

University of Utah College of Health

• The University of Utah College of Health offers Utah's only physical therapy program. The program emphasizes a balanced education in both the sciences and the humanities. The broad, liberal education complements student professional training that addresses both current and future problems in physical therapy. The program offers entry-level, postprofessional and doctorate level training in physical therapy.

  The University of Utah College of Health
  200 HPER North,
  250 S. 1850 E., Rm 200
  Salt Lake City, UT 84112
  801-581-8379
  health.utah.edu/pt

University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

• The University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy offers a doctorate program in physical therapy. In addition, the Division also offers residency programs in both orthopedic and neurological physical therapy. The former program is for students who wish to obtain the necessary training to enter the field of physical therapy. The latter program exists for practicing physical therapists looking to expand their skill set.

  University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
  1540 Alcazar St., CHP 155,
  Los Angeles, CA 90089
  323-442-2900
  pt.usc.edu

George Washington University Medical Center

• The George Washington University Medical Center has a doctorate program in physical therapy that emphasizes compassion, breadth of knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and respect. The program centers around hands-on training learned through repetition and feedback from trained instructors. The University estimates that most students will finish the program in 33 months, at which time they will be ready for entry-level positions in their field.

  George Washington University Medical Center
  Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  900 23rd St. N.W., Suite 6151
  Washington, DC 20037
  202-994-8237
  gwumc.edu/healthsci/programs/dpt/

Boston University College of Health and Rehab Sciences

• Boston University College of Health and Rehab Sciences (also known as Sargent College) offers a variety of programs in physical therapy. There are two accelerated programs where students can acquire a bachelor's degree in health studies or athletic training and continue immediately on their path to a doctorate in physical therapy. For those who have already obtained an undergraduate degree, Sargent College also offers doctoral programs in physical therapy and rehabilitation science. Postprofessional classes are also available for the working physical therapist who wishes to expand or update his knowledge.

  Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
  915 Commonwealth Ave.
  Boston, MA 02215
  617-353-8383
  bu.edu/sargent

University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy

• The University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level doctoral program in physical therapy. The program takes eight semesters to complete, which includes a 32 week full-time internship. The program has been ranked fourth in the nation by the "U.S. News and World Report." Faculty at the university are intimately involved in research in the field, so students at the University of Florida will be privy to the latest advances in the field.

  University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy
  PO Box 100154
  Gainesville, FL 32610
  352-273-6085
  pt.phhp.ufl.edu