Physical Therapy DPT

The Physical Therapy DPT program is a fully accredited, three-year professional program that leads to the Doctor of Physical Therapy. Students earn the DPT degree at UB through two paths: a 3 + 3 combined Exercise Science BS/DPT, where students major in undergraduate exercise science for three years, or a traditional 4 + 3 program, where students have already earned their four-year BS degree. The three-year physical therapy program focuses on clinical populations, teaching the assessment and treatment of individuals with a wide variety of ailments. Students apply to the DPT program through Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).

Required Core (107 credits)

DPT Year 1 (36 credits)

PT 501LEC - Professional Development I Credits: 1
PT 502LEC - Professional Development II Credits: 1
PT 503LEC - Med Science 1 Credits: 3
PT 504SEM - Medicine 2 Credits: 3
PT 505LEC - Evidence Based Practice 1 Credits: 1
PT 506LEC - Pain Management Credits: 3
PT 509LLB - Foundations of PT 1 Credits: 5
PT 510LLB - Foundations of PT 2 Credits: 4
PT 511LLT - Exercise Prescription for Disabling Conditions Credits: 3
PT 601LLR - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 1 Credits: 6
PT 611LLB - Foundations of PT 3 Credits: 3
CHB 550LEC - Pub Hlth Popultn Wellbng Credits: 3
or
ES 510LLR - Exercise Assessment and Prescription Credits: 3

DPT Year 2 (39 credits)

PT 512TUT - Clinical Experience 1 Credits: 4
PT 508SLL - Cardiopulmonary PT Credits: 5
PT 602LLR - Musculoskeletal PT 2 Credits: 6
PT 603SLL - Neuromuscular PT 1 Credits: 6
PT 604LLR - Neuromuscular PT 2 Credits: 4
PT 605SEM - Interprofessional Case Management Credits: 3
PT 607LEC - Professional Development III Credits: 1
PT 608LEC - Evidence Based Practice II Credits: 2
PT 612LLB - Integumentary PT Credits: 4
PT 613TUT - Clinical Experience 2 Credits: 4

DPT Year 3 (32 credits)

PT 614TUT - Clinical Internship Credits: 6
PT 701LR - MG for Rehab Professional Credits: 4
PT 703SR - Critical Analysis Credits: 4
PT 705LLB - Pediatric Physical Therapy Credits: 4
PT 707LEC - Professional Development IV Credits: 2
PT 712TUT - Clinical Residency I Credits: 6
PT 713TUT - Clinical Residency II Credits: 6

Total Credit Hours: 107

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of essential principles and vocabulary of exercise science.

2) Students will apply scientific knowledge to improve human health, fitness and performance.

3) Students will demonstrate entry-level skills as an exercise science practitioner

4) Students will demonstrate professionalism and commitment to evidence-based practice and prudent decision-making skills.

5) Students will display competence in oral, written and digital communication skills.

6) Students will demonstrate effective team work and interpersonal skills in working with clients, supervisors and professional colleagues.

7) Students will demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to a variety of scenarios relevant to practice as an exercise science professional.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).