Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Online Degree Information

	Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Degree Title:	Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
College:	Boston University
Description:	The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares graduates to function as independent practitioners and critical thinkers in a changing society and healthcare environment. Our tDPT program bridges the gap between BS/MS degree entry-level practitioners and the current DPT entry-level graduate. Designed specifically for practicing physical therapy professionals, this online distance education can be completed in 16 months by completing 8 courses. As a leader in the field, Boston University is the only private institution in the country with five nationally ranked programs in the health and rehabilitation sciences. Boston University is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies.

Accreditation:	The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	3.0 GPA from an accredited, entry-level, academic physical therapy program; six months of full-time employment in the United States as a physical therapist; and current United States licensure as a physical therapist.
On Campus Requirement:	There is a final oral presentation that occurs during a 3 day on campus session.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
755 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
7-week course sessions and three enrollment periods per year.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

Technical Requirements:
Please fill out the "Request for Information" form for details regarding minimum hardware and software requirements.

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
Please see individual program record pages.