Overview

The residential and hybrid curriculum are designed as a Competency and Entrustment-Based framework for DPT learners to prepare for the delivery of person-centered, value-based care reflective of contemporary practice.

Learners will be coached by expert faculty as they gain the competence to carry out the responsibilities of a physical therapist demanded in the clinical environment today and in the future.

Features

Our Physical Therapy Programs at Northern Arizona University will take 28 months of full-time study to complete, while our Hybrid DPT program will be completed in 24 months. Your work in the classroom will be bolstered by extensive internship opportunities. Official degree progression: See the academic catalog for more information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Anatomy / Human Anatomy

Human Physiology & Pathology / Pathophysiology

Neurosciences

Differential Diagnosis

Clinical Communication

Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Flagstaff, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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149 _(verbal)

146 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

PTCAS application submitted to NAU. Click here to complete the PTCAS application.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a plan with in-progress coursework in PTCAS to complete the degree prior to starting the DPT Program.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32190 USD / year

≈ 32190 USD / year
Out-of-State

32190 USD / year

≈ 32190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12936 USD / year

≈ 12936 USD / year

Living costs

Flagstaff

United States

1010 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Flagstaff

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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