DPT Programs in New Hampshire

Anyone interested in earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in the state of New Hampshire has two on-campus options that they can consider – Franklin Pierce University and Plymouth State University. Due to the limited options, some New Hampshire residents may not live within commuting distance to one of the campuses in the state. When this is the case, there are also online hybrid options that aspiring DPTs can consider that allow them to complete much of their degrees from the comfort of home. Some students may find it difficult to decide whether an on campus or online program is best for them. This resource will help you ask yourself the right questions so that you can start figuring out which programs may be best for you.

Arcadia University

College of Health Sciences

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Earn your DPT from a hybrid program. Experience on-campus immersions and apply skills learned online to patients in person. Complete the program in 25 months. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree but do not need to submit GRE test scores for admission.

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 
• Complete in 25 months  
• 32 weeks of in-person experience

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University of Southern California (USC)

USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

With USC’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, aspiring physical therapists can earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in an innovative hybrid format. Bachelor’s required.

• Full-time, three-year program 
• 44 weeks of rich, varied clinical experiences 
• Regular visits to USC for on-campus, skill-building immersions

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The process of narrowing down schools to apply to can start with determining which programs you wouldn’t be able to attend. If there are any constraints in your schedule that limit your availability (i.e. inability to attend classes during day or at night) you should vet all options accordingly and eliminate those that do not fit. Likewise, you should consider how far you are willing to commute (or relocate) in order to get to campus, and eliminate any choices that don’t fit your criteria there, either. If you are starting to realize that you may need more flexibility in order to complete your degree, you may want to think about an online DPT program.

Last Updated 11/8/2021

Currently, all online physical therapy programs are considered hybrid, as while classes are mainly online, you will occasionally be required to report to campus for hands-on learning requirements. There are some things that simply need to be learned in person in order for students to be prepared for certification. Despite these infrequent trips to campus, the fact that courses are mostly online typically offers more flexibility to students.

When it comes to the format of online courses, they can either be delivered synchronously or asynchronously. Synchronously delivered courses require logging in at a certain time because they are live. The benefit of synchronous learning is that it maintains some of the collaboration and discussion that are associated with in person learning, particularly if webcams are being used. Asynchronous learning can be done on one’s own time because it is not live and does not require collaboration. The benefit of asynchronous learning is that it can accommodate the busiest of schedules.

No matter which route you choose, you will need to complete clinical requirements in person at placement sites. Your online program may be able to help you secure local placement sites, make sure the program you enroll in is able to offer you the level of assistance that you need.

On campus learning is familiar to most – students go to class, take exams, and earn credits towards their degrees all on a school’s campus, perhaps completing homework and readings in between. With on campus programs, clinical placements are likely off campus but in the region around the university.

Earning a DPT may take between two and a half and three years to complete, but sometimes more or less time. For information on specific curriculum format and timing, check the websites of the programs you are interested in.

You can see the specific program lengths for all New Hampshire on campus and online DPT programs in the tables below.

The following hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy programs are available to students in New Hampshire.

The following DPT programs can be found on New Hampshire campuses:

To become a physical therapist in New Hampshire, here are some common steps: