Doctor of Physical Therapy at Augusta University

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Augusta University is designed to prepare learners to sit for the national licensing examination. (Note: state law regulates the practice of physical therapy. To obtain information on a particular state's practice requirements and eligibility for licensure, contact the state's physical therapy licensing board.)

Classes are scheduled in a traditional weekday format. Starting in Fall 2024, forty two learners will be admitted to the program each August and graduate after 33 months (8 semesters) of continuous full-time study.

We train talented and ambitious learners to grow into autonomous health professionals. We combine first-rate classroom instructions and laboratory practices with extensive clinical training at sites throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States.

Our learner-centered approach emphasizes active learning, problem-solving skills, and evidence-based practices. Our primary goal is to prepare reflective individuals who possess the technical proficiency and problem solving capabilities sufficient to enable the safe, efficient and effective practice of physical therapy in a rapidly changing health care environment. Graduates are prepared to maximize wellness and minimize disability of diverse populations across a variety of health care environments including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, research laboratories, and corporations.