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Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

Florida A&M University

Tallahassee campus — Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 18,396
Application Fee
USD 30
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program (housed within the School of Allied Health Sciences) at FAMU was established in 1981, becoming the third physical therapy program in the State University System (SUS) of Florida. The first class of students was admitted to the baccalaureate program in 1982; the last baccalaureate class graduated in August 2001. Currently, all Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students must have completed a bachelor’s degree. Consistent with other SUS physical therapy programs, applicants accepted into the FAMU program are admitted as graduate students in the professional curriculum. Physical therapy involves the evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement disorders, disabilities, and injuries caused by a variety of problems, such as musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiovascular disorders and aging. Physical therapists treat individuals of all ages (across the lifespan) restoring function and promoting independence. The DPT Program at FAMU is a full-time, campus-based program which takes 34 months to complete. Students are admitted in the fall semester annually and graduate at the end of the 3rd year Spring semester. The program includes 32 weeks of full time clinical practice. Graduates are awarded the DPT degree upon satisfactory completion of all curricular requirements. The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum is built on a broad foundation of liberal arts, social sciences, and basic sciences. Therefore, applicants to the entry level master’s program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and must also be able to demonstrate, by official transcript completion of the physical therapy program prerequisites. Coursework within the professional curriculum challenges students to build on their undergraduate background by incorporating a balance of foundational and clinical sciences; critical inquiry; clinical practice; and studies of society, health care delivery, and physical therapy practice. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a combination of didactic and clinical experiences necessary to perform effectively and efficiently as entry level physical therapists, as well as to successfully prepare for the licensing examination.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 18,396
Application fee
USD 30
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
15 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Tallahassee campus

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

1601 S. Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Established on October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a four-year public, co-educational institution of higher learning, accredited by the SACSCOC and located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida. FAMU is the only Historically Black University in the State University System of Florida. Today, FAMU welcomes students committed to excellence from all backgrounds, states and nations or countries. FAMU has been named the highest-ranked public historically Black college and university (HBCU) by the U.S News & World Report 2021 Best Colleges ranking of Top Pu...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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