Physical Therapy, D.P.T. | University of South Carolina

The program offered at the Arnold School of Public Health is designed for those pursuing a career in health care. Our DPT program will prepare you to become a movement expert to help people maximize their quality of life. You'll learn to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to optimize function and health across the lifespan.

Curriculum and Faculty Excellence

We provide a curriculum that prepares you to excel as clinicians to meet the needs of health care in society. Through inquiry, innovation and integrity, we foster graduates and faculty who are exceptional practitioners, researchers and leaders in a dynamic field that requires lifelong learning, including developing and applying new knowledge.

Key Advantages of the Program

• Personal Attention: Enjoy small class sizes and interactions with faculty members who are exceptional practitioners, researchers and leaders.
• Exam Success: Study in a program whose first-time pass rate on the licensure exam ranked 13th out of 261 programs.

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Professional Development

As a student, you will be part of a community where faculty members are not only teachers but also leaders in a dynamic field. This environment ensures you receive the guidance needed to excel as a researcher and practitioner.