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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

 

Celebrating 100 Years of PT Excellence


Northwestern University's DPT Program, ranked No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is set in a premier academic medical environment where we discover and integrate new knowledge with education and clinical practice.

Based in the dynamic city of Chicago, we train the next generation of physical therapists and scientists who will advance our field and promote wellness for our patients, community and society.

Read about our commitment to health equity.

Admissions

Find all the information you need to apply to the program, including deadlines, prerequisites and application requirements.

Learn how to apply

Curriculum

Our innovative, collaborative curriculum includes basic science and clinical exposure to develop the next generation of PT leaders.

Explore Our DPT curriculum

At a Glance

#4 DPT Program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report

97.7% Ultimate Pass Rate NPTE

10:1 Student-to-faculty Ratio

Collaborative Learning Environment

Student Life

Learn about the dynamic opportunities for students in Northwestern's DPT Program.
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Teaching Teams

Our faculty work together to create a uniquely collaborative and innovative learning environment across areas of focus.

Meet our Teaching Teams

Accreditation

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The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Northwestern University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305. Telephone: 703-706-3245. Email: accreditation@apta.org. Website: capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 312-908-8160 or email k-nelson@northwestern.edu. The PhD-MRS, DPT/PhD (Eng), and residency programs are not accredited by CAPTE. Learn how to file a complaint with CAPTE.

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