The accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program at the FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences provides the required educational preparation directed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for a professional career as a physical therapist.
The comprehensive curriculum for this 9-semester program is designed in two components:
- a didactic component of classroom and laboratory experiences involving foundational, clinical, and physical therapy sciences; and
- a clinical component involving experiences in off-campus clinical sites including hospitals, rehabilitation and outpatient centers, skilled nursing facilities, and more. As a student, you have a choice among 450 internship opportunities.
Financial Assistance & Scholarships
Make your DPT Education more affordable with a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Curriculum & Core Competencies
The FIU Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program prepares students to provide comprehensive healthcare for physically active individuals across a variety of clinical and athletic settings. The curriculum is designed to develop the clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaborative skills required for successful practice as a certified athletic trainer.
Students build expertise in:
- Injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, and risk reduction
- Clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based patient care
- Emergency care and acute injury management
- Therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, and return-to-activity planning
- Interprofessional collaboration, healthcare administration, and professional practice
Join a Community That Moves People Forward
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Florida International University, you will become part of a supportive community dedicated to improving lives through movement, rehabilitation, and patient-centered care. Beyond the classroom, you will collaborate with faculty, classmates, healthcare professionals, and community partners who share a passion for helping others achieve their goals.
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Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Florida International University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) , | 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085;telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 305-348-6640 or email ktackoor@fiu.edu