Doctor of Physical Therapy
The nationally ranked doctoral degree in physical therapy is a 110 credit-hour program, spread across three years, that readies you for licensure and practice. With a June start date and CAPTE accreditation, you’ll have all you need to start helping patients.
Taking Your Future Forward
With a 100% rate of graduation, licensure and employment, the Bradley DPT is your path towards excellence in physical therapy. Combining 36 weeks of clinicals, 4 semesters in Bradley's free clinic for neuromuscular issues, research projects, conference presentations and a cohort program, you’ll emerge brimming with the knowledge and experience needed to provide care.
DPT Open House
The Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science will be hosting three face-to-face Admission events on the following dates:
Saturday, April 12, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Westlake 116
Friday, July 11, 2025
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Westlake 116
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Westlake 116
We will also be hosting a VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE (via Zoom) Thursday, September 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm Central Time Zone (must register).
The program will consist of several faculty presenting different aspects of the program, the admission committee chair will talk about the application process. You will have time to ask questions of faculty and students. Priority admission is given to individuals who have made a campus visit.
Space is limited for some of the events, so we ask that you bring only one additional person (not prospective student/family member) with you.
IMPORTANT: you must register for these events by clicking the link below. You must supply a working email address. Specific information will be sent to you (place, parking, links for virtual events, etc.)
The event is limited to college sophomores, juniors, seniors and to those applying to PT school in the Summer/Fall of 2023. Individual visits can be arranged on a limited basis for individual who cannot come to an Admission event. If you have any questions, please contact bradleydpt@bradley.edu.
Graduate Program Requirements
Required Courses - 110 hrs.
- PT 600 Professional Seminar - 0 hrs.
- PT 612 Functional Anatomy I - 3 hrs.
- PT 614 Gross Anatomy I - 3 hrs.
- PT 622 Functional Anatomy II - 3 hrs.
- PT 624 Gross Anatomy II - 3 hrs.
- PT 630 Foundations of Physical Therapy - 4 hrs.
- PT 636 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I - 4 hrs.
- PT 640 Clinical Science I - 3 hrs.
- PT 646 Research Methods - 2 hrs.
- PT 655 Experiential Learning - 1 hr.
- PT 662 Neurological Physical Therapy I - 4 hrs.
- PT 666 The Research Process - 2 hrs.
- PT 670 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan - 3 hrs.
- PT 680 Clinical Science II - 2 hrs.
- PT 686 Supervised Research I - 1 hr.
- PT 700 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II - 4 hrs.
- PT 710 Clinical Education I - 8 hrs.
- PT 716 Supervised Research II - 1 hr.
- PT 720 Teaching and Learning Theory in PT - 3 hrs.
- PT 730 Neurological Physical Therapy II - 4 hrs.
- PT 740 Clinical Science III - 2 hrs.
- PT 766 Supervised Research III - 1 hr.
- PT 770 Applied Exercise Principles - 3 hrs.
- PT 790 Cardiovascular/Pulmonary/Integumentary Physical Therapy - 4 hrs.
- PT 800 Clinical Education II - 8 hrs.
- PT 810 Health and Wellness - 3 hrs.
- PT 816 Supervised Research IV - 1 hr.
- PT 820 Physical Therapy Administration and Professional Issues - 3 hrs.
- PT 830 Physical Therapy Differential Diagnosis - 4 hrs.
- PT 850 Clinical Education III - 10 hrs.
- PT 860 Clinical Education IV - 10 hrs.
Course Sequence
Sample program plan information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.
| Summer Session I | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 612 | Functional Anatomy I | 3 hours |
| PT 614 | Gross Anatomy I | 3 hours |
| Total | 6 hours | |
| Summer Session II | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 622 | Functional Anatomy II | 3 hours |
| PT 624 | Gross Anatomy II | 3 hours |
| Total | 6 hours | |
| Fall I | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 600 | Physical Therapy Professional Seminar | 0 hours |
| PT 630 | Foundations of Physical Therapy | 4 hours |
| PT 636 | Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I | 4 hours |
| PT 640 | Clinical Science I | 3 hours |
| PT 646 | Research Methods | 2 hours |
| Total | 13 hours | |
| Spring I | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 600 | Physical Therapy Professional Seminar | 0 hours |
| PT 655 | Experiential Learning | 1 hour |
| PT 662 | Neurological Physical Therapy I | 4 hours |
| PT 666 | Research Process | 2 hours |
| PT 670 | Human Development Throughout the Lifespan | 3 hours |
| PT 680 | Clinical Science II | 2 hours |
| PT 686 | Supervised Research I | 1 hour |
| Total | 13 hours | |
| May Interim II | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 710 | Clinical Education I (Eight Weeks) | 8 hours |
| Total | 8 hours | |
| Fall II | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 600 | Physical Therapy Professional Seminar | 0 hours |
| PT 655 | Experiential Learning | 1 hour |
| PT 716 | Supervised Research II (Thirteen Weeks) | 1 hour |
| PT 720 | Teaching and Learning Applications (Thirteen Weeks) | 3 hours |
| PT 730 | Neurological Physical Therapy II (Thirteen Weeks) | 4 hours |
| PT 740 | Clinical Science III (Thirteen Weeks) | 2 hours |
| Total | 11 hours | |
| Spring II | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 600 | Physical Therapy Professional Seminar | 0 hours |
| PT 655 | Experiential Learning | 1 hour |
| PT 700 | Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II | 4 hours |
| PT 766 | Supervised Research III | 1 hour |
| PT 770 | Applied Exercise Principles | 3 hours |
| PT 790 | Cardiovascular/Pulmonary/Integumentary PT | 4 hours |
| Total | 13 hours | |
| Summer III | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 800 | Clinical Education II (Eight Weeks) | 8 hours |
| Total | 8 hours | |
| Fall III | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 600 | Physical Therapy Professional Seminar | 0 hours |
| PT 655 | Experiential Learning | 1 hour |
| PT 810 | Health and Wellness | 3 hours |
| PT 820 | Physical Therapy Administration and Professional Issues | 3 hours |
| PT 830 | Physical Therapy Differential Diagnosis | 4 hours |
| Total | 11 hours | |
| Spring III | ||
|---|---|---|
| PT 850 | Clinical Education IV (Ten Weeks) | 10 hours |
| PT 860 | Clinical Education V (Ten Weeks) | 10 hours |
| Total | 20 hours | |
Total Hours: 105