Physical Therapy (DPT)

• Graduates of the PSU DPT Program will be competent, autonomous and collaborative Doctors of Physical Therapy that are prepared to provide evidence guided, knowledge based physical therapy practice to positively impact people’s lives and transform society as agents of change in their communities.
• Graduates of the PSU DPT Program will be prepared as health team leaders and advocates for innovation in the profession while being respectful, culturally sensitive and socially responsible.

Pass rate for the National Physical Therapy Licensure Exam

The Physical Therapy program is located in the Samuel Read Hall building. The program is equipped with:

• a 1000 square foot smart classroom/lab which includes storage for models and equipment used during courses and is available for DPT student use during non DPT course offerings
• a 1000 square foot teaching / clinical lab
• a shared 300 square foot conference room
• a 250 square foot clinic lab equipped with remote viewing cameras for unobtrusive faculty / student observation from the 250 square foot conference room
• 4 additional small labs (approximately 220 square feet each): Hospital Room Lab, the Human Factors & Ergonomics Lab, and two movement/mobility labs
• Private Faculty and Administrative offices are clustered near a small lounge, the labs and conference rooms.

The program has been spatially organized to realize its Educational Philosophy for academic excellence, learner-centered teaching, experiential learning, applied research and regional service. The goal during development has been a space that allows for program flexibility and adaptability with Faculty being highly accessible to students, while being scholars and visionary leaders in the profession, serving as mentors constantly and consistently educating through modeling the behaviors and attributes that we hope to see develop in future graduates.

What is the accreditation status of Plymouth State's DPT Program?

We are a fully accredited program through CAPTE.

Can this program be completed as a FT or PT student?

This is a full-time year-round residential program.

What is the annual cost for the DPT program?

Costs fluctuate from year to year and differ slightly for NH residents and non-residents. View Graduate Student current rates for Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Per Term.

DPT Financial Fact Sheet

What prerequisite courses will I need to apply?

• Anatomy & Physiology I and II (8 credits)
• Chemistry I and II (8 credits)
• Physics I and II (8 credits)
• Biology (4 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Social/Behavioral Science (3 courses)

Can I retake prerequisite classes for a better grade?

You can retake courses to improve your science and overall GPA.

What is the GPA requirement for admission?

We have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 for both overall and science GPA.

Are GRE scores required?

Yes, GRE test scores are required as part of the application process. Scores can be uploaded through your PTCAS application.

Do you accept international students?

We do accept international students with the appropriate paperwork and English proficiency.

Can I live on campus?

There is a limited amount of on-campus housing for graduate students, most opt to live off campus.

Can I apply for NH residency?

The University System of New Hampshire rules stipulate that no one is eligible for in-state tuition unless she or he established that her or his residence in New Hampshire is for some purpose other than obtaining an education.
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How does the application/interview process work?

Once your application has been reviewed for eligibility, it is then scored by a faculty member. Depending on the score, well qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. If the interview goes well you may be offered admission. Offers of admission are not guaranteed if interviewed.

Can I visit campus for a tour?

Yes, we offer Graduate Campus Tours during the fall semester from mid-Sept through mid-November and during the spring semester from mid-Feb through April, as well as during the summer. Please check our VISIT page for dates/times.

How has Plymouth State and the DPT program adjusted to COVID?

Our approach is to continue to follow New Hampshire state guidelines, public health guidelines for supporting higher education on campus, and COVID-19 testing for the campus community. The health and safety of the campus community is our highest priority. Visit our COVID-19 page for more information.

It truly is an exciting time for physical therapy at Plymouth State University. The profession is embracing a grand vision put forward by the American Physical Therapy Association and is seeking to “transform society through movement to improve the human experience.” We hope to achieve this transformation with the realization and identification of the human movement system and the physical therapist’s ability to provide perspective on movement across the lifespan, with distinctive knowledge to help individuals achieve their goals and ability to participate in society.

Our curriculum features combined innovative approaches, including on-campus clinical practice opportunities with program faculty and the broader campus and local community; clear and explicit opportunities to integrate conceptual knowledge and practical skills that are developing throughout the program; and a focus on several fundamental concepts for physical therapy practice including the movement system, causation and reasoning, systems thinking, and adaptation.

We look forward to answering your questions about our program and hope you can join us in an upcoming cohort.

— Dr. Barbara Crane, PhD, PT, ATP/SMS, Program Director

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Plymouth State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

3030 Potomac Ave.
Suite 100, Alexandria
Virginia 22305-3085
email: accreditation@apta.org
website: http://www.capteonline.org
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (603) 535-2897 or email bacrane1@plymouth.edu.