The nationally ranked doctor of physical therapy degree is a three-year program that readies you for physical therapy licensure. Courses and clinical experiences lead to success on the national licensing exam, with an ultimate 2-year (2018, 2019) pass rate of 100%.
Preparing You For Success
The program faculty are committed to providing a hands-on education for a hands-on profession. The program requires 36 weeks of clinicals in a variety of settings in addition to a full courseload. With small classes and clinical settings, you develop relationships with your professors, clinical mentors and classmates.
By the time you graduate, your experiences include:
- 36 weeks of full-time clinicals
- Research projects you can present at conferences and Bradley's year-end research showcase
- An optional orthopedic residency that prepares you for the APBTS clinical specialist exam
- Assist patients for 4 semesters in Bradley's Clinic for Function and Fitness — a free clinic for people with chronic neuromuscular issues
Making Your Mark
All of Bradley DPT students are working in the field within six months of graduation. They're providing patient care in a wide range of settings that include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, out-patient clinics, skilled nursing facilities and private practice settings, among others.
Advantages of attending Bradley University's Doctoral of Physical Therapy Program:
- 100% Licensure Pass Rate
- 100% Employment Placement Rate
- 100% Graduation Rate
All of Bradley DPT students are working in the field within six months of graduation. They're providing patient care in a wide range of settings that include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, out-patient clinics, skilled nursing facilities and private practice settings, among others.
DPT Open House
The in-person admission Open House for prospective students on September 11, 2021, is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. There will be a virtual Open House held Friday, October 1st at 2:00 pm Central Time (Chicago). This is an opportunity to:
- Meet and interact with the admissions committee chair and faculty
- Talk with current students
- Ask questions about the program, curriculum, clinical sites, associated costs, and the admissions process
This open house is limited to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and to those applying to PT school in the fall of 2021. Please register by clicking the link below. We will send you a Zoom link before the day of the event. If you have any questions please email bradleydpt@fsmail.bradley.edu.
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