Overview

Physical Therapists are movement experts who promote functional recovery, optimize physical performance, and enhance quality of life. Our unique education and licensure in Physical Therapy program from University of the Pacific allow us to evaluate, diagnose, and treat people with movement dysfunctions that result from pain, weakness, or underlying pathology.

Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Although many physical therapists practice in hospitals, more than 80 percent practice in:

Outpatient clinics or offices
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
Skilled nursing, extended care, or subacute facilities
Homes
Education or research centers
Schools
Hospices
Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments
Fitness centers and sports training facilities

Programme Structure

Students practice with modern clinical technology in state-of-the-art facilities.
Teaching techniques enhance learning and retention such as full-body, dissection-based anatomy with use of cadavers in subsequent courses.
Curriculum is integrated with APTA and legislative activities to promote comprehensive professional development.
Explore beyond the classroom in structured service-learning opportunities in Northern California and Latin America.
Solidify theoretical learning through clinical practice beginning in first trimester.
Gain clinical confidence in on-campus pro bono physical therapy training clinic.
Complete the journey to professional competence through 30 weeks of full-time clinical experience in five different settings, with choices in over 350 sites nationwide.
Program-supported licensure preparation course in final trimester.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 25 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

111 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements for Pre-PT Advantage Program Admission
- Sophomore standing and at least 3 semesters remaining at Pacific

Requirements for the Pre-PT Advantage Program Benefit
- 3.2 cumulative college grade point average or greater upon graduation from Pacific with a bachelor’s degree
- 4.0 GRE analytical writing score
- 100 hours of verified clinical observation experience (including 25 hours of acute care hospital observation experience)
- Successful completion of a DPT admissions interview
- Satisfactory completion of all prerequisite courses

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50142 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50142 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50142 USD / year

≈ 50142 USD / year

Living costs

Stockton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Although many physical therapists practice in hospitals, more than 80 percent practice in:

Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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