Online Doctorate Programs in Physical Occupational Therapy
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
by Boston University
The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program from Boston
University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares
graduates to function as independent practitioners and critical thinkers
in a changing society and healthcare environment. Our tDPT program
bridges the gap between BS/MS degree entry-level practitioners and the
current DPT entry-level graduate. Designed specifically for practicing
physical therapy professionals, this online distance education can be
completed in 16 months by completing 8 courses. As a leader in the
field, Boston University is the only private institution in the country
with five nationally ranked programs in the health and rehabilitation
sciences. Boston University is fully accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally
recognized regional accrediting agencies.
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
by Utica College
Utica College’s Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) offers
practicing licensed Physical Therapists the post-professional degree
they need to advance their careers in a convenient and accelerated
online format. Designed specifically for practicing licensed Physical
Therapy professionals with BS/MS degree credentials, the Online tDPT
program provides each student with an individualized program of study
that takes into account prior education and work experience.
The transitional DPT is a program designed for licensed practitioners
who have had a traditional physical therapy education below the doctoral
level. It builds on the skills, knowledge, and experience of practicing
clinicians and entitles graduates to the degree of Doctor of Physical
Therapy (DPT) -- a post-professional clinical doctoral degree that
serves as a credential, similar to the MD for medicine, the OD for
optometry, and the DPM for podiatry. It does not signify advanced
preparation or specialization, but instead reflects the culmination of a
comprehensive program and the fulfillment of the highest standards of
clinical performance in professional practice.