Invest in Your Career with Hofstra’s DPT Program
Students of Hofstra’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program are equipped to flourish as healthcare-leading providers. The dedication of our students and faculty alike has helped cement our position as a leader in physical therapy. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty help students develop the necessary skills to provide evidence-based care and address the unique needs of a diverse society.
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Hofstra DPT by The Numbers
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15%
Percentage by which employment of physical therapists is expected to grow by 2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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$20K
Average scholarship award for members of the inaugural class
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500+
Our contracted clinical sites by which we have strong clinical partnerships and through which we offer our students clinical placements throughout the United States
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105
Credit hours in our full-time, residential program
MS in Athletic Training by the Numbers
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53
Credit program
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19%
Job growth in the profession increasing by 2028
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3+
Professional certifications you can earn while enrolled in the program or upon graduation
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5
Available clinical education experiences available
Hofstra University’s DPT Program has assembled the best faculty, staff, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment to produce highly qualified doctors of physical therapy. We expect our graduates to be leaders in education, professional services, and research activities, as well as physical therapists delivering best-in-class service.
Yasser Salem
Professor of Physical Therapy and Program Director
We’ve made a significant investment to ensure our program is starting off with the best equipment in the field for instruction and research. We’re confident that with our facilities and faculty, we will produce world leaders in the physical therapy space.
Reginald Alston
Dean of HPHS
Why Hofstra's DPT?
Our mission is both student centered and community focused. We aim to establish the program as a leader in physical therapy education that fosters excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service by preparing innovative and competent leaders who provide the highest level of care for diverse populations and communities across the lifespan.
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Get to Know Hofstra’s DPT Program
- See Yourself at Hofstra Familiarize yourself with the DPT program’s unique mission, academic culture, and seamless integration with our historic New York campus.
- Attend an Upcoming Event Attend one of our upcoming Graduate Health Events to learn more about Hofstra’s student-centered scholastic environment.
- Check Out Our Curriculum Our contemporary approach uses the latest technology to ensure optimized learning experiences and put students in control of their own academic journey.
- Meet Our Distinguished Faculty Our highly qualified and diverse faculty, led by Dr. Yasser Salem PT, PhD, MS, NCS, PCS, are proud to share years of cumulative academic experience, clinical specialization, and leadership acumen developed throughout their journeys in the landscape of modern healthcare.
Hofstra University’s DPT Program has assembled the best faculty, staff, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment to produce highly qualified doctors of physical therapy. We expect our graduates to be leaders in education, professional services, and research activities, as well as physical therapists delivering best-in-class service.
Yasser Salem
Professor of Physical Therapy and Program Director
We’ve made a significant investment to ensure our program is starting off with the best equipment in the field for instruction and research. We’re confident that with our facilities and faculty, we will produce world leaders in the physical therapy space.
Reginald Alston
Dean of HPHS
Apply Today!
Advance your healthcare career with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Apply to SHS today with no GRE score required for most programs. Once your application is complete, you will receive:
- Automatic scholarship review
- An expedited interview process
- A priority decision turnaround
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