Job growth for physical therapists is expected to increase by 21 percent from 2020-2030, and the average annual salary for PTs is $$95,620 and growing nationally.
Students earn their bachelor’s degree in natural science with a health specialization and their D.P.T. in just six years.
The doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program at Daemen College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org website: http://www.capteonline.org.
Program Benefits
- Our program has maintained continuous accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education since its beginning in 1974, with 2-yr. weighted average pass rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) at or above both New York state and national averages.
- Our prestigious doctor of physical therapy program prepares students for success on the licensure examination and in their career.
- Curriculum includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical work for an exceptional education.
- Students have access to a variety of clinical experiences in the Buffalo area as well as nationally and internationally—at over 500 clinical sites.
- With our unique 3+3 program, first-year students are guaranteed a seat in the professional program.
- The professional program comprises both academic and clinical education, including a variety of clinical experiences locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Many graduates are accepted to high-profile residency and fellowship programs across the country.
- Students present their capstone research project at our clinical research symposium attended by practicing physicals therapists.
- Our program recently celebrated its 45th anniversary, with close to 3,800 graduates.
- All core full-time faculty members teach, practice, and conduct research in their area of specialty.
Our annual Clinical Research Symposium serves as a professional platform where third-year physical therapy students present their year-long clinical based capstone research projects.
Given the rigor and level of professional accomplishment by our students, licensed practicing physical therapists who attend this symposium can receive continuing education credit from New York State to maintain their professional license.
Many of our students further their scholarship by presenting at local, state, and national conferences as well as publish their work in professional journals.
DPT graduates consistently meet or exceed state and national averages on the National Physical Therapy Examination.
The median annual salary for PTs is growing nationally. $95,620 (US)* *From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Outlook
Physical therapists have extensive opportunity to work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice, rehabilitation centers, schools, athletic facilities, long-term care, assisted living, and more.
Program Specifics
Students may apply to the Bachelor of Science in Natural Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy (B.S., NS/D.P.T.) program as freshmen or transfers.
In the first three years, students take Daemen’s core curriculum along with physical therapy related courses to prepare them for the professional phase of the program. For the last three years, students take the traditional hands-on professional phase courses. At the end of the fourth year, students earn a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science with a health science specialization and a minor in biology. Students will continue on for two additional years and earn their Doctor in Physical Therapy.