Physical Therapy
Degree Awarded
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Program Delivery
On Campus, Full Time
Locations Available
Manchester, New Hampshire
Goodyear, Arizona
Launch your physical therapy career with our graduate-level, on-campus program available at locations in New Hampshire and Arizona. Combine hands-on clinical experience with courses on theory, science, and practice. Help people in hospitals, care facilities, outpatient clinics, and other settings restore and maintain optimal physical function.
Apply to This Program NowWhat Makes Our Physical Therapy Program Different?
Franklin Pierce’s DPT program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Our program offers:
- Two-and-a-half-year program with 38 weeks of clinical work, courses, lectures, and seminars (117 total credits)
- Small classes and early clinical experience
- State-of-the-art facilities at New Hampshire and Arizona locations
- Accomplished faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom
- Expert preparation for the full range of physical therapy careers
Our Arizona graduates have completed the National Physical Therapy Licensure Exam (NPTE) with a 100% pass rate—an achievement that’s rare even for established programs. New Hampshire grads have achieved a 98% pass rate over the past five years.
Learn more about accreditation and outcomes.
Physical Therapy in Manchester, New Hampshire
One-on-one coaching, close-knit community, and unique facilities in a historic New Hampshire mill building draw students from around the country.
Physical Therapy in Goodyear, Arizona
Our stand-alone program in Arizona provides offers unmatched focus on teaching and a record of results that speak for themselves.
licensure exam pass rate for Arizona grads
(98% for New Hampshire grads)
of graduates report finding
jobs within six months of licensure
Who Should Study Physical Therapy at Franklin Pierce?
Physical therapy might be right for you if:
- You have an aptitude for science—especially fields like anatomy and physiology
- You want to provide hands-on patient care and education
- You’re good at motivating diverse people to set and reach goals
- You’re eager to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals
The DPT is a graduate program. Most students apply after completing a bachelor’s degree or take advantage of direct-admit options available to Franklin Pierce undergraduates. See admission requirements for more information.
What Do Physical Therapy Students Learn?
Over the course of the program, you’ll become an effective clinician equipped to evaluate evidence, provide compassionate care, and advance the physical therapy profession.
See our curriculum plan to learn how you’ll progress through the program. Note that course sequences are subject to change:
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Health Promotion & Wellness II (PTH534): 1 credit
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy (PTH 534): 3 credits
Musculoskeletal System III—Spine (PTH539): 5 credits
Fundamentals of Neuro Rehab (PTH540): 3 credits
Research Methods in PT II (PTH560): 2 credits
Imaging and Diagnostics (PTH630): 2 credits
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What Can I Do With a DPT Degree?
How Do I Get Into the DPT Program?
Most DPT students enroll after earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Admission requirements include prerequisite courses in the sciences and other fields, 40 hours of physical therapy observation or work, and completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Future DPT students apply through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service—learn more about the application process.
Franklin Pierce undergraduates can receive special consideration for admission to the DPT program. See information about direct-admit programs on the admission requirements page.
