Advance Your Impact on Physical Performance Outlook
Are you passionate about restoring and optimizing physical performance? Take your passion to the next level through the DPT degree which prepares you to develop effective restorative solutions for those who are facing challenges to physical mobility or performance.
Physical Therapy (DPT)
At a Glance
8 Semesters
99 Credits
3 Year Program
Sessions Begin in September
About the DPT Program
Program Highlights
We have designed your learning experience with you in mind—that means building in advantages where we can so you can focus on building your future. Here are just a few of these advantages in your program:
Student Success
Small class and lab sizes
Free tutoring
Leadership, professional development, and faculty mentorship opportunities
Modified problem-based learning curriculum
Hands-on clinical experiences
96% graduation rate
97% NPTE ultimate pass rate
100% employment rate (within 6 months of graduation)
Accredited by CAPTE
Located near American Physical Therapy Association headquarters in Alexandria, VA
Service Learning
Hands-on opportunities with local partners Go Baby Go, Remote Area Medical, and the Marine Corps Marathon
International service experience during a 2-week clinical placement in Latin America
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships
DPT-specific scholarships
What Can I Do With a Doctor of Physical Therapy?
A DPT can position you for a number of physical therapy settings. A few career paths that value an advanced background in physical therapy can include:
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Neurologic Physical Therapist
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Sports Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy focuses on coursework in advanced physical therapy concepts and practices.
Detailed information about Marymount and the Physical Therapy program, including courses, academic calendars, grading policies, the total cost to the student, financial aid, the program’s accreditation status, the process to register a complaint with CAPTE, outcome information, and other pertinent information is available on Marymount’s Physical Therapy website.
DPT courses include:
Neuroscience
Pathophysiology
Gross Anatomy
Critical Assessment of Information
Therapeutic and Scientific Principles of Exercise
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Orthopedic Disorders
Evaluation and Management of Patients in Acute Care
Physical Therapy and the Older Adult
Physical Therapy in Pediatrics
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Neurological Disorders
Four integrated clinical experiences and three full-time clinical experiences
Let’s Get Started!
Marymount empowers graduate students to advance their careers, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—Marymount offers nationally ranked, career-focused programs grounded in the liberal arts and guided by a commitment to intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspective.
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and one of the nation’s most diverse campuses, Marymount provides a dynamic environment where students from around the world learn, lead, and Learn with Purpose.
Why Marymount University?
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“My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.”
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Aileen Martinez
M.Ed. in Special Education -
“The small program size helped me form lasting bonds with faculty and classmates—supportive relationships that shaped both my academic and personal growth.”
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Ellington Mendez
M.A. in Forensic and Legal
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“Marymount gave me the support and flexibility to transition from engineering into physical therapy—and make a full-circle career change I’m proud of.”
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Eva Cepeda
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
“I’m earning dual master’s degrees in IT and business at Marymount to stand out in the competitive tech industry.”
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Mohamed Mongalgi (international)
Dual Master’s in Business
Administration and Information
Technology (MBA/MS)
Ready to advance your career at Marymount University?
Our programs give you the tools you need to build the future you want.