Tufts DPT graduates are market-ready physical therapists ready to serve society as human movement specialists. Tufts University offers our hybrid DPT programs in Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, and Seattle.
| Length | Commitment | Format | Entry Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
7 SEMESTERS | FULL-TIME | HYBRID | SUMMER & FALL |
The Tufts DPT programs offer an accelerated, hybrid education model. Our programs train high-performing health care professionals to meet team-oriented health care demands in the 21st century and to serve the health and well-being of diverse populations. Tufts DPT programs are offered in Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts, Phoenix, Arizona, and Seattle, Washington. Students who apply for and enroll in a specific DPT program, will be required to attend the clinical skills labs that take place in that program’s city.
Offered in Atlanta, GA, the inaugural cohort will begin Fall 2027.
Offered in Boston, MA, and the program starts in the summer.
Offered in Phoenix, AZ, and the program starts in the summer.
Offered in Seattle, WA, and the program starts in the fall.
Discover the profound impact of physical therapy—a profession dedicated to restoring movement, providing holistic care, and creating healthier communities. As a physical therapist, you’ll be at the forefront of improving lives, promoting well-being, and contributing to the overall health of communities. Choose a fulfilling journey with Tufts, start physical therapy school, and experience a profession that goes beyond healing bodies—it enriches lives. Explore our DPT programs in Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington.
Tufts University, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, is renowned for fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. In our DPT programs, our faculty—who are not just educators but advocates and researchers—bring unparalleled expertise. With advanced training in online teaching, our faculty ensures a dynamic learning experience. They also actively contribute to shaping the profession by being engaged in professional service, including roles within the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Experience an innovative approach to physical therapy education at Tufts. Our accelerated, hybrid model kickstarts your professional journey with a curriculum rooted in evidence-based practice. Dive into dynamic online classes, and enhance your skills with eight on-site clinical labs. Apply your knowledge in diverse clinical experiences during the final three semesters, preparing for clinical practice in modern healthcare. Please note that during your clinical experiences, students should anticipate travel or relocation based on site availability.
Tufts DPT embraces a holistic approach, prioritizing student support beyond the classroom. To help students navigate the rigorous academic journey, Tufts DPT offers a blend of academic coaching, learning communities, and counseling services to address individual needs. Moreover, our dedicated faculty serve as your unwavering support system, readily available to guide you through coursework, clinical practice, and career planning. They are committed to nurturing your growth and ensuring your success every step of the way.
With programs strategically located in Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts, Phoenix, Arizona, and Seattle, Washington, and a hybrid curriculum, our innovative approach to physical therapy education allows students and faculty nationwide to join us, fostering flexibility, diversity, and excellence. The combination of online and in-person clinical skills labs fosters diverse networking opportunities. Students can interact with peers, faculty, and industry professionals both virtually and face-to-face, creating a broader professional network that can benefit their future careers.
At Tufts DPT, your education extends far beyond the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to tutor and teach, access competitive fellowships and residencies, and explore research or advanced study through our partnership with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Our strong industry connections open doors to scholarships and debt relief—giving you the support you need to thrive. And when it’s time for clinical placements, Tufts sets the bar high, offering nationally recognized experiences across the country.
As someone who works well under pressure, and who appreciates organization and values time, consolidating a program into a little over two years instead of three, with high-level faculty, classmates who are really focused, has been awesome for me to just get in, get the work done, and absorb as much material as I can. It's the best decision I've made yet.
Our DPT programs prepare future professional physical therapists to positively impact societal health and improve the human experience through our commitment to excellence, inclusion, discovery, and meaningful service. All our DPT programs value academic, personal, and moral growth within a safe, challenging, and responsive community. In alignment with the Tufts University School of Medicine, our core values guide the program's quality, student experience, and program mission. These values include a commitment to excellence, humanism, social responsibility, and professionalism, shaping the next generation of physical therapy practitioners dedicated to evidence-based practice and compassionate patient care.
Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Atlanta, GA is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planning to submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage, on November 1, 2026. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.
Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085 (703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org) is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states. Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status, as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure. Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) or specific state boards. A list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT's website (www.fsbpt.org).
Any member of the Tufts University community has the right to raise concerns or make a complaint without fear of retaliation. Anonymous complaints may be made by reporting online at Anonymous Reporting.
Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Boston, MA, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 617-636-4075 or email dpt.program@tufts.edu.
Any member of the Tufts University community has the right to raise concerns or make a complaint without fear of retaliation. Anonymous complaints may be made by reporting online at Anonymous Reporting.
Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Phoenix, AZ, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 617-636-3880 or email eric.hegedus@tufts.edu.
Any member of the Tufts University community has the right to raise concerns or make a complaint without fear of retaliation. Anonymous complaints may be made by reporting online at Anonymous Reporting.
View DPT-Seattle's Accreditation Timeline
Effective April 30, 2024, Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Seattle, WA has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 617-636-4036 or email dpt.program@tufts.edu.
Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.
Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status, as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure. Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT; www.fsbpt.org) or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT's website).
Any member of the Tufts University community has the right to raise concerns or make a complaint without fear of retaliation. Anonymous complaints may be made by reporting online at Anonymous Reporting.
All Tufts Doctor of Physical Therapy programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure as a Physical Therapist in all 50 states.
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