The hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a three-year, full-time program.

The systems-based curriculum integrates online coursework, an engaging virtual classroom experience, on-campus immersions and a total of 44 weeks of full-time equivalent clinical experiences that begin in the first year. Through corresponding coursework and clinical rotations, students develop their knowledge and expertise as they are taught by USC’s globally recognized faculty.

Learn more about individual DPT@USC courses and explore the course schedule of each year below.

Year 1

• Courses
  12 Courses

• On-Campus Immersions
  5 On-Campus Immersions

• Clinical Experience
  1 Clinical Experience

Semester 1a

(5 Credits)

• Cellular and Systems Physiology
  PT 509 | 3 Credits | CourseCourses

• Evidence for Physical Therapist Practice
  PT 561a | 2 Credits | CourseOn-Campus Immersions

• Immersion No. 0
  On-Campus Immersion

Semester 1b

(12 Credits)

• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
  PT 514L | 4 Credits | Course

• Basics of Patient Management
  PT 521L | 4 Credits | Course

• Mechanics of Human Gait (Movement Analysis I)
  PT 582 | 2 Credits | Course

• Clinical Imaging
  PT 606 | 2 Credits | Course

• Immersion No. 1
  On-Campus Immersion

• Immersion No. 2
  On-Campus Immersion

Semester 2

(19 Credits)

• Therapeutic Exercise
  PT 530a | 2 Credits | Course

• Analytical Anatomy
  PT 554L | 3 Credits | Course

• Evidence for Physical Therapist Practice
  PT 561b | 2 Credits | Course

• Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
  PT 566 | 3 Credits | Course

• Clinical Biomechanics (Movement Analysis II)
  PT 574 | 3 Credits | Course

• Clinical Management of The Patient with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
  PT 621 | 5 Credits | Course

• 2-Week Clinical Experience
  PT 600a | 1 Credit | Clinical Experience

• Immersion No. 3
  On-Campus Immersion

• Immersion No. 4
  On-Campus Immersion