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USAHS has a 40+ year legacy of developing and delivering high-quality PT education. At USAHS, you will learn in an immersive, connected community of PT professionals committed to student success and the unwavering pursuit of clinical excellence. Here, you will master technology and techniques developed by leading PT faculty whose clinical expertise continues to drive the most relevant and contemporary curricula. Your experience at USAHS will prepare you to be a best-in-class practitioner and professional dedicated to transforming lives and moving the profession forward. Take the lead and learn more about the USAHS difference.

Facts and Figures

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350+

Faculty with Expertise in 35 PT Specialties

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10K+

PT alumni, largest network of practicing PT alumni Based on total DPT degrees conferred as reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data is captured by IPEDS through interrelated surveys conducted annually by the Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).

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5

Campus locations with Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice and Pro Bono clinical experiences

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40+

Year legacy developing and delivering PT education

Considering Physical Therapy School? Here’s How to Become a Physical Therapist

Considering Physical Therapy School? Here’s How to Become a Physical Therapist

USAHS’ Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is the entry-level degree in physical therapy. It prepares you for clinical practice with a wide range of patients and in varied settings. It also prepares you for advanced roles in research and practice leadership.

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Residential DPT
Hybrid Immersion DPT
Flex DPT
Format
Blended with Both Online and In-person Components + Weekday On-campus Labs
Online coursework and 2+ on-campus learning experiences per term
Online + Select On-campus Weekend Labs
# Trimesters
7
7
9
Credit Hours
110
110
110
Length in Years*
2.3
2.3
3
Start Dates (by Campus)
All Terms - San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL;
Miami, FL; Austin, TX
Fall Term - Dallas, TX
Fall 2025 Term - San Marcos, CA
Spring 2026 Term - Miami, FL
Spring and Fall Terms - San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL
Summer and Fall Terms - Austin, TX
Where Should I Live?
In or Near the Campus City
Almost anywhere in the US. Requires Travel to Campus Nine Times Throughout the Program.
Almost Anywhere in the US; Requires Travel to Campus on Select Weekends

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.

*The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is seeking approval from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for an expansion of its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at its San Marcos, CA, and Miami, FL, campuses with a Hybrid Immersion model. Approval of the expansion programs is required prior to implementation.

Already a PT? Advance your skills and education by exploring these course options:

Clinical Orthopaedic Residency

Clinical Orthopaedic Residency

Gain the expertise and clinical hours you need to specialize in orthopaedics. Featuring 160 hours of one-on-one mentorship and 1,500 patient treatment hours, this program combines online coursework with in-person seminars and skills labs at our St. Augustine campus.

Non-Degree Physical Therapy Online Courses for International Students

Non-Degree Physical Therapy Online Courses for International Students

For those who earned their PT degree and license to practice in a location outside the United States, USAHS offers a comprehensive catalog of courses focused on competencies often required by the FCCPT.

 

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