Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The application deadline for Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is Oct 19, 2026, while tuition costs 59,275 USD per year.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) at MGH Institute of Health Professions educates students in collaborative, patient-centered care, focusing on developing clinical reasoning and advocacy skills. It offers a distinctive full-year, full-time internship and integrates sciences through case-based and simulated learning experiences. Students apply concepts and treat clients in an on-campus pro bono center from their first year.

Focus areas include Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Research, International Service-Learning, Human Movement System, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Interprofessional Practice.

The 102-credit curriculum is structured as integrated, sequential 4-week academic courses taken one at a time, designed to prepare students in health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.

Graduates are prepared to function as clinicians, scholars, administrators, consultants, educators, and advocates in physical therapy.

Admission requires a Bachelor's degree and completion of specific prerequisite courses, with at least 6 of 10 required prerequisites finished at the time of application. Applicants must apply via PTCAS, submitting transcripts, three reference letters, and custom questions; English proficiency (TOEFL 89+, IELTS 6.5+) is required for non-native speakers. The GRE is not required.

The programme totals about 102 credit hours. Onsite, full-time, with a typical duration of 2.5 years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

MGH Institute of Health Professions is dedicated solely to education in the health professions. Its academic offering includes entry-level and post-professional programs and certificates of advanced study in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Health Sciences, Health Professions Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The Institute's two schools are the School of Nursing and the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences.

Learning connects classroom study with research and clinical experience. Interprofessional education is part of the student experience, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery and preparing students to work across professional boundaries. Clinical practice takes place on campus, and the Institute is connected with Mass General Brigham and its nursing expertise.

Boston-area activities include community engagement along Boston Harbor and in Charlestown, where students have participated in wellness and literacy initiatives. Study travel has included Puerto Rico, with attention to community health, culture, and global partnership. Online prerequisite and non-degree science courses are taught by practicing clinicians and researchers, use healthcare examples, and can include remote laboratory work. Continuing Professional Development courses are available online, onsite, and in hybrid formats.