Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

The D.P.T. program provides an enriched curriculum dedicated to our mission. Through experiential learning and evidence-based practice, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a highly qualified and competent entry-level physical therapist.

Throughout the program, you will have a wide range of hands-on clinical experiences in our faculty-run physical therapy clinic, academic and research laboratories, and various health care facilities.

Feel confident in your future.

The NIU D.P.T. program is dedicated to providing you with the quality education required to become an exceptional physical therapist. We're accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Over the last few years, our program outcomes have demonstrated high employment, licensure and graduation rates.

Summer 2025 Applications

D.P.T. admissions are processed through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application System (PTCAS). Applicants must also apply to NIU's graduate school. Applications for summer 2025 will be available by July 2024. All application material must be submitted to PTCAS and the supplemental application to NIU's graduate school no later than October 2, 2024, for consideration.

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The Physical Therapy Program at Northern Illinois University is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
800-999-2782
accreditation@apta.org

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