USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

The Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program From Top-Ranked USC

DPT@USC is the hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program from USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, a top-ranked school of physical therapy (PT) by U.S. News & World Report.

With USC’s hybrid DPT program, you will experience a blend of online learning and hands-on, immersive training. The DPT@USC academic experience is made up of three integral components: online classes and coursework, on-campus immersions in Los Angeles and clinical experiences in your community or nationwide.

Offered on a full-time basis, the three-year program enables you to:


Participate in rich discussions during live, face-to-face online classes with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.


Learn from USC faculty members, esteemed leaders in the field with whom you will meet in live virtual classrooms every week.


Benefit from USC’s intensive DPT curriculum, designed to propel every student to achieve their highest potential.


Participate in 44 full-time weeks of clinical experiences in your community or across the nation.


Collaborate with peers and faculty in state-of-the-art anatomy and learning laboratories in Los Angeles.


Join the Trojan Family, with its supportive USC alumni network.

The hybrid DPT program is designed for aspiring physical therapists who are looking to become outstanding physical therapist clinicians and leaders in the profession. DPT@USC offers one start date per year, and applications are reviewed as they are completed.

Take the next step toward becoming a licensed physical therapist by earning your DPT from top-ranked USC. Request information today.