Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Program Description
The physical therapy program is a fully accredited three-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, the highest professional degree in the field. Students seeking the DPT begin their studies with three years in an exercise science program, acquiring a solid understanding of movement and exercise in healthy populations. The three-year professional physical therapy program that follows focuses heavily on clinical populations, teaching the assessment and treatment of individuals with a wide variety of ailments
Information for Current Students.
Information for CCCEs, CIs, and Clinical Facilities
National Physical Therapy Exam Pass Rates
Class |
Graduation rate |
Licensure exam pass rate |
2004 |
97 % |
100 % |
2005 |
98 % |
100 % |
2006 2007 2008 |
98 % 100 % 95 % |
97 % 91 % Data Incomplete |
Contact: MaryAnn Venezia
The DPT program at UB was granted full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) on May 2, 2001. The current accreditation is in place until 2017 at which point application for continuing accreditation will be made. Students who have a question about the accreditation process, or who wish to file a complaint about the University at Buffalo DPT program may contact CAPTE at 1-800-999-2782 or at the following address:
Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
APTA Department of Accreditation
1111 North Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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