DPT Program
Our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a 3-year joint program between University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco State University (SFSU).

The UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy (DPT) runs for 36 continuous months beginning in June and includes 34 weeks of full-time clinical experiences. This program is designed to prepare scholarly clinicians, educators, collaborative clinical researchers, administrative managers and community leaders. We admit 50 students each year. Our graduates excel in the National Licensing Examination and are considered top applicants for positions in physical therapy practice.

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Student Outcomes

  • Average graduation rate (Classes of 2021 and 2022) - 100%
  • Average licensure exam pass rate (Classes of 2021 and 2022) - first-time: 90%, ultimate: 98%
  • Average 12-month employment rate (Classes of 2020 and 2021) - 98%

Accreditation 

The UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy at the University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 415-514-6774 or email [email protected].

 

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