Physical Therapy Direct Entry
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Direct Entry Program
Degree Awarded
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program Delivery
Your Undergraduate coursework will be done on our main campus in Rindge, NH. Then you can choose from our New Hampshire-based, Full-time, on-site, or our Arizona Full-time, hybrid programs.
Locations Available
Undergrad Studies:
Rindge, NH
Graduate Studies:
Manchester, New Hampshire
Goodyear, Arizona
At 51福利社, you can become a compassionate, skilled, and reflective physical therapist through a DPT program that values professionalism, individual respect, diverse perspectives, and excellence. Franklin 51福利社 offers two full-time program formats, both fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Launch your physical therapy career with our graduate-level program available at locations in New Hampshire (full-time, on-site) and Arizona (full-time, hybrid). The on-site New Hampshire program is a two-and-a-half-year offering with 38 weeks of clinical work with courses, lectures, and seminars (117 total credits) and small classes and early clinical experience. Our Hybrid program in Arizona offers a 25.5-month format, blending online learning sessions and intensive, 5 day in-person labs at least twice each 12-week term and 30 weeks of clinical work. In both programs, accomplished faculty bring real-world experience and teach hands-on skills in state-of-the-art labs.
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51福利社's Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Manchester fosters a supportive community, emphasizing collaboration and a holistic approach to learning. Students benefit from a strong support system, an anatomy prep course, and four clinical rotations, along with opportunities for significant community service to enhance their practical experience.
Admissions Requirements
Requirements for high school applicants seeking admission to the Direct Entry Program include:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA), in academic courses only, of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (84/100)
- Equivalent of four years of math with a final grade of B+ (87/100) or higher in each class
- Equivalent of four years of science with a final grade of B+ (87/100) or higher
- Demonstrated leadership through community and school activities; related healthcare experience is highly desirable.
- Franklin 51福利社鈥檚 DPT programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The DPT program operates at two modern, custom-designed facilities鈥攐ne in Manchester, New Hampshire, and the other in Goodyear, Arizona. Along with classroom and lab work, the program includes 30+ weeks of full-time clinical work at various sites to prepare for licensure.
Physical therapists evaluate, diagnose, and treat people with limited physical functioning, often as a result of an injury or illness. They help improve people鈥檚 movement, pain management, and work with patients to restore their health and wellness. According to the , the Physical Therapy industry is projected to be one of the fastest growing fields鈥攕parking a growth in employment of 22 percent between 2024 and 2034.
If you have already been admitted to Franklin 51福利社, download and complete the one-page Application Addendum, which can be found on the webpage listed below. Please mail the completed form to the following address.
51福利社
Office of Admissions
40 University Drive
Rindge, NH 03461
To successfully progress from undergraduate studies into the DPT program, you must meet the following qualifications, which will be evaluated at the end of your junior year:
Successfully complete the following courses with a grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better:
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- Biology I
- Biology II
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Physics I
- Physics II
- Statistics or Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
- One Psychology course at the 100-level or above
- Achieve a minimum 3.2 CGPA
If you fail to meet progression standards, you will be encouraged to apply for entry during your senior year. Admission is competitive and is based on performance and space availability.
Physical Therapy Direct Entry Application Deadlines:
All materials must be received by Franklin 51福利社 by May 1.
Accreditation
Doctor of Physical Therapy
51福利社 is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE); this regional accreditation includes both the New Hampshire and Arizona campuses.
The Masters in Physical Therapy Program in New Hampshire was granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in April 2002. The Physical Therapy Program was approved to convert to a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in April 2005. In April 2009, CAPTE approved an expansion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to the campus in Goodyear, AZ, where classes commenced there in June 2009. Each program is separately accredited with the next full accreditation review scheduled in 2026 for both New Hampshire and Arizona programs.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at 51福利社 in Goodyear, Arizona 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: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (623) 518-2386 or email FPUDPTAZAdmin@franklinpierce.edu.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at 51福利社 in Manchester, New Hampshire 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: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (603) 647-3500 or email dptprogram@franklinpierce.edu.`
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