The hybrid pathway of the USC Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program allows you to continue living at home while attending classes online and attending intensive immersion experiences in our fully equipped campus learning laboratories. The hybrid DPT pathway prepares graduates to provide evidence-based and patient-centered care, setting you up to excel as compassionate physical therapists and leaders in the physical therapy profession. The hybrid pathway of the USC Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program allows you to continue living at home while attending classes online and attending intensive immersion experiences in our fully equipped campus learning laboratories. The hybrid DPT pathway prepares graduates to provide evidence-based and patient-centered care, setting you up to excel as compassionate physical therapists and leaders in the physical therapy profession. The hybrid pathway of the USC Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program allows you to continue living at home while attending classes online and attending intensive immersion experiences in our fully equipped campus learning laboratories. The hybrid DPT pathway prepares graduates to provide evidence-based and patient-centered care, setting you up to excel as compassionate physical therapists and leaders in the physical therapy profession.
That’s why our hybrid DPT program prepares you to administer patient-centered, evidence-based care while challenging you to meet your highest potential as a physical therapist.
As a student in the hybrid pathway, you’ll engage with our state-of-the-art learning platform to prepare for class. Digital campus and immersion experiences will provide you with opportunities to form strong connections with peers and faculty, and you’ll have the chance to volunteer remotely or in person in rehabilitation research activities.
We strive to cultivate an environment of belonging inside the classroom through our inclusive learning practices. Outside the classroom, we work to achieve this through our Physical Therapy Multicultural Leadership Alliance, student-led affinity groups and division-wide events celebrating our diversity.
As movement specialists, physical therapists are on the front lines of detecting cerebral palsy in young infants. Early intervention is critical for improved long-term outcomes. The USC Division of Biokinesiology Motor Development Lab is focused on creating those early intervention strategies.
As a student in the hybrid pathway, you’ll enjoy the benefits of small-group learning. Engage in student-centered learning and receive closer mentorship with a 12:1 student: faculty ratio.
The hybrid DPT pathway gives you the opportunity to enroll in a top school without having to relocate to Los Angeles. The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is a top-ranked school according to U.S. News & World Report’s1 list of best graduate physical therapy schools.
USC approaches the admissions process holistically, taking into account your academic achievements, work experience and goals. We are currently accepting applications for the hybrid pathway of our DPT program.
The final deadline for the summer 2025 cohort is March 21, 2025.
Review the application requirements and upcoming cohort deadlines.
USC’s CAPTE-accredited DPT programs feature a renowned faculty of scientists and clinicians and world-class facilities. The intensive curriculum instills habits of lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence in our graduates, preparing them to provide high-quality, patient-centered care and to become leaders in the physical therapy profession.
As a student pursuing your DPT degree through the hybrid pathway, you’ll attend classes and access coursework through our online campus and classrooms. You’ll also visit USC’s campus for regular in-person immersion experiences and complete clinical experiences in your community or nationwide.
In both their online and in person activities, students in the hybrid pathway are fully immersed into the USC experience and Trojan Family. You’ll graduate from USC ready to excel as an evidence-based, compassionate physical therapist and leader in the profession.
Prepare to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care as a physical therapist.
The hybrid DPT pathway provides the opportunity to study at a top-ranked school of physiotherapy without having to relocate to Los Angeles. As a student, you’ll find a state-of-the-art digital learning platform, top-notch education, and an exciting, well-connected student life. Digital campus and on-campus immersions provide opportunities for students to form and strengthen robust professional connections with peers and faculty.
By combining the accessibility of online learning with on-campus immersion experiences and in-person clinical experiences, the hybrid pathway empowers you to learn in a student-centered, collaborative, and engaging environment while keeping you close to your current community.
Take the next step toward earning your Doctor of Physical Therapy with USC.
1Best Physical Therapy Programs. (2024). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 2025.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
