Make a difference in people's quality of life.

Every day in the United States, nearly one million people are helped by a physical therapist. As essential participants in the health care system, physical therapists diagnose and treat people of all ages as well as promote fitness and health. The aging U.S. population ensures that physical therapists will remain in high demand.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Franklin Pierce University is CAPTE-accredited and prepares graduates for work in hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, wellness and sports facilities, and private homes. Coursework is derived from an established theoretical and scientific base that offers broad clinical applications in restoration, maintenance and promotion of optimal physical function.

Students take classes in either Concord, New Hampshire or Goodyear, Arizona at modern, spacious facilities that include classrooms, seminar rooms, computer labs and clinical labs where students learn hands-on practical skills. Clinical experience is a vital part of the program and can be served at sites throughout the country. The program can be completed in three academic years. This includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical work in various settings.

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Franklin Pierce University are skilled and compassionate clinicians who partner with patients to make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. The employment  rate of Franklin Pierce graduates has been 100% within six months of passing the licensing exam.

Want to Know More?

Explore the pages in this section or view the College of Graduate and Professional Studies academic catalog    for specific degree requirements and course information.

You may contact the DPT Program Office directly at 603-224-0130. General inquiries can be made to the College of Graduate & Professional Studies at 1-800-325-1090 or cgps@franklinpierce.edu.

Contact

Franklin Pierce University
College of Graduate & Professional Studies
1-800-325-1090
cgps@franklinpierce.edu

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Office
603-224-0130