Become a 
Doctor of Physical Therapy in just seven semesters.

Enter into the expanding field of physical therapy and become a practitioner who leads with top-level skill and high-quality client care. 

Tufts University School of Medicine
136 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02111
617-636-0935
dpt.admissions@tufts.edu

Accelerated, hybrid, transformational DPT.

Accreditation Status

DPT Program in Boston, MA

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.

DPT Program in Phoenix, AZ

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.

DPT Program in Seattle, WA

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 technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.

All credits and degrees earned and issued by a program holding candidacy are considered to be from an accredited program.

Preparation for Professional Licensure

The 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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LOCATIONS

Boston

The Boston DPT program is based in the Tufts University Medford and Boston campuses. While on campus, students will complete most of the program's in-person component in the DPT-Boston location in Medford.

Phoenix

The Phoenix DPT program is based in the Phoenix metropolitan area, which is known for its year-round warm temperatures and clear skies. The onsite clinical skills labs will take place in the heart of downtown inside Block 23 at CityScape.

Seattle

The Seattle DPT program is based in the Seattle metropolitan area. Students enjoy new, state-of- the-art lecture and lab spaces designed to inspire and motivate. Students can expect a stimulating educational environment.

Inclusive 
flexibility.

A rewarding career as a physical therapist in seven semesters.

Our expert faculty 
is with you every step 
of the way.

Experience student-centered support.

"I chose Tufts for its reputable standing in medicine and research, and because the faculty truly advocate for student success and well-being. The hybrid-accelerated model also offers greater personal flexibility, which I've utilized fully in my first two semesters."

Reuben Cheng, DPT24

Excellence in Teaching

Groundbreaking Research

Collaborative Learning

TUFTS DPT FACULTY: DRIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION

"Teaching is a very reciprocal process. It’s the energy that students bring to the classroom that allows faculty to go that extra mile."

Neeti Pathare, PT, PhD

Our virtual open houses are a great opportunity to get an in-depth view of our program and interact with the admissions committee and faculty, as well as get clarification on any questions you may have.

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