Overview

Northeastern University Physical Therapy graduates are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research, and community service. Ours is one of the longest-accredited Physical Therapy Programs in the United States, and the only program offering cooperative education opportunities. Our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills and experience in the field of physical therapy.

Facilities

A hallmark of our program is experiential learning and we offer students a variety of educational opportunities including:

lectures
labs
cadaveric anatomy labs (within multiple courses)
service learning
interprofessional education
clinical education

Embedded within our 38-month program is a unique and valuable cooperative (co-op) education experience, a six-month paid work opportunity in a physical therapy setting.

Students participate in several simulated patient encounters with people living in the community, representing a variety of health conditions, as well as standardized patients in our interprofessional, state-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation center.

Our DPT program builds on the university’s core values of interdisciplinary education, urban engagement, and cutting-edge research. Our exceptional faculty and staff are dedicated to promoting excellence in interprofessional practice, education, scholarship, and service.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Functional Anatomy
Lab for Functional Anatomy
Professional Development for Bouvé Graduate Co-Op
Integumentary Systems
Research Methods & Stats in PT
Cooperative/ Integrated Clinical Education Work Experience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Program Prerequisites
Chemistry I
Chemistry II
Physics I
Physics II
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Exercise Physiology
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Minimum overall prerequisite GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation (academic and professional)
A minimum of 40 hours of verified observation
A non-physical therapy baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. program, or an international baccalaureate degree with English proficiency scores (IELTS/TOEFL) included.
Statement of purpose
Official transcript from baccalaureate program and all college coursework

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43056 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43056 USD / year

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In-State

43056 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Funding

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