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Doctor of Physical Therapy Requirements and Curriculum

Required Sequence of Graduate Courses

Year 1: First Semester

  • PT 501 Professional Development
  • PT 503 Medical Sciences I
  • PT 506 Pain Management
  • PT 509 Foundations of Physical Therapy I
  • PT 511 Exercise Prescription for Disabling Conditions
  • CHB 550 Public Health and Population Well Being

Year 1: Second Semester

  • PT 502 Professional Development II
  • PT 504 Medical Science II
  • PT 505 Evidence Based Practice I
  • PT 510 Foundations of Physical Therapy II
  • PT 601 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I
  • PT 611 Foundations of Physical Therapy III

Year 2: First Semester

  • PT 508 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
  • PT 512  Clinical Experience I
  • PT 602 Musculoskeletal II
  • PT 603 Neuromuscular I                                             

Year 2: Second Semester

  • PT 604 Neuromuscular PT II
  • PT 605 Interprofessional Case Management
  • PT 607 Professional Development III
  • PT 608 Evidence-Based Practice II
  • PT 612 Integumentary PT
  • PT 613 Clinical Experience II

Year 3: First Semester

  • PT 614 Clinical Internship
  • PT 701 Management for Rehab Professional
  • PT 703 Critical Analysis of Patient Care & Management
  • PT 705 Lifespan Physical Therapy
  • PT 707 Professional Development IV

Year 3: Second Semester

  • PT 712 Clinical Residency
  • PT 713 Clinical Residency II

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  • Ericka Taplin, DPT student.
    "Physical therapy is a very rewarding and challenging field, and this program excels in preparing you to become a successful physical therapist in the future."
    6/2/20

    Ericka Taplin
     DPT Student

  • Kyerra Smith headshot.
    “UB is one of few schools that affords us the opportunity to have five clinical experiences so I can't wait to keep having that moment where it clicks and figuring out the setting that I most want to work in. ”
    8/21/23

    Kyerra Smith
    DPT Student

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