USC Doctor of Physical Therapy | OnlineUSC Doctor of Physical Therapy | OnlineUSC Doctor of Physical Therapy | Online

A hybrid of online learning and immersive, hands-on training for aspiring physical therapists seeking to become outstanding clinicians and leaders.A hybrid of online learning and immersive, hands-on training for aspiring physical therapists seeking to become outstanding clinicians and leaders.A hybrid of online learning and immersive, hands-on training for aspiring physical therapists seeking to become outstanding clinicians and leaders.

  • Fully accredited — Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) — you’re in good hands.
  • Top-ranked — A top-ranked physical therapy program by U.S. News & World Report.1
  • Hybrid format — Students attend classes and access coursework online as well as visit our Los Angeles campus for regular immersion experiences.

Confidence in Practice

12

average on-campus immersions attended throughout the program

3

years to complete the program

44

weeks of clinical experiences

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

A Hybrid Pathway With a Singular Focus on Success

Students in USC’s hybrid DPT pathway are integral, supported members of the USC Trojan Family, learning from faculty who are experts in the field. The USC DPT academic experience consists of three integral components: online classes and coursework, on-campus immersions in Los Angeles, and clinical experiences in your community or nationwide. Offered on a full-time basis, the three-year program is intensive and designed to propel students to achieve their highest potential.

DPT Program Highlights

  • Learn from esteemed USC faculty members.
  • Participate in rich discussions during live online classes.
  • Collaborate in on-campus, state-of-the-art learning laboratories.

The hybrid DPT pathway offers one start date per year, and applications are reviewed as they are submitted. Admission requirements are the same as for the residential DPT pathway, and graduates from both pathways earn the same degree. Students in our hybrid pathway are fully immersed in the USC experience, are valued members of the Trojan Family, and are equipped to excel as compassionate physical therapists whose practice is based on research, patient perspective, and clinical expertise.

Explore the Possibilities of a Hybrid DPT Pathway

1Best Physical Therapy Programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2020. Accessed Oct. 10, 2021. arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference