Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Quinnipiac prepares students to be outstanding clinicians equipped for contemporary practice through a three year, 12 month graduate program. Students develop the essential skills of a 21st century health care professional by having access to expert academic and clinical faculty and the benefit of learning in state of the art facilities. The program is an integrated curriculum of foundational knowledge and clinical training and is located in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Students learn the foundation of movement science through full body dissection in the Human Anatomy Lab and application in the Motion Analysis Lab. The learning environment for clinical skills, clinical decision making and professionalism is supported in classrooms, well equipped laboratories, and progressive technology. Students can practice and are assessed on skills utilizing simulation, standardized patients and clinical readiness practicums. The program integrates frequent client based opportunities throughout the curriculum in addition to three full time clinical experiences completed at various domestic or international clinical sites. Although the goal of the program is to prepare entry level physical therapists, faculty value establishing close mentoring relationships through in depth research or innovative projects that allow students to grow intellectually and professionally.