Physical Therapy (Direct Entry)
Professional Doctorate
As one of the longest-accredited physical therapy programs in the U.S., our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills and experience in the field of physical therapy.
Program overview
Innovative physical therapy training
Northeastern University physical therapy graduates are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research, and community service. Our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills and experience in the field of physical therapy.
If you hold a baccalaureate degree in another field of study, the Post Baccalaureate Doctor of Physical Therapy program (PB-DPT) may be right for you. With an earned undergraduate degree and the completion of the outlined core prerequisites, you may apply as a graduate student to the professional phase of our DPT program.
For the cohort entering in 2026, please note this academic program is not set up to support students, who require F-1 non-immigrant status, to study within the United States.
Northeastern University physical therapy graduates are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research, and community service. Our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills and experience in the field of physical therapy.
If you hold a baccalaureate degree in another field of study, the Post Baccalaureate Doctor of Physical Therapy program (PB-DPT) may be right for you. With an earned undergraduate degree and the completion of the outlined core prerequisites, you may apply as a graduate student to the professional phase of our DPT program.
For the cohort entering in 2026, please note this academic program is not set up to support students, who require F-1 non-immigrant status, to study within the United States.
The physical therapy program at Northeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- The program is appropriate for those with a bachelor’s degree in another field
- The program includes knowledge-based, cooperative, and clinical education components
- Our DPT builds on the university’s core values of interdisciplinary education, urban engagement, international knowledge, and cutting-edge research
- Faculty are active in the American Physical Therapy Association and engaged in active clinical research and practice
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Admissions deadline for summer term (July)
| Priority Deadline: | November 15 |
| Final Deadline: | April 15 |
PTCAS application
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
Personal statement
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
Undergraduate and Prerequisite GPA 3.00 (B) or higher
Online labs are accepted
The following prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion with a grade of C or better within 7 years of all science courses is required:
Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (2 Courses, 3-4 Credits each)
Chemistry 1 with Lab (4 Credits)
Chemistry 2 (3-4 Credits)
Physics with Lab (2 Courses, 4 Credits each)
Exercise Physiology (3-4 Credits)
Satisfactory completion with a grade of C or better within 10 years of the following prerequisites:
General Psychology (3-4 Credits)
Higher Level Psychology Course (3-4 Credits)
Statistics (3-4 Credits)
Program objectives
Prepare for success
DPT students receive knowledge and training experience for professional success in physical therapy.
Faculty are active in the American Physical Therapy Association and engaged in active clinical research and practice. They bring relevant insights to the classroom and provide mentorship to students.
Learn through the use of standardized patients, communication and interaction with community consultants, participation in service-learning projects, and engagement in research with our faculty.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$172,224Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
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