Division of Physical Therapy

#21

Ranked Physical Therapy Program by U.S. News & World Report

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Formats

Physical Therapy Residency Programs

100%

Overall Pass Rate on NPTE Exam in 2023

The MUSC Division of Physical Therapy is among the top programs in the nation, ranked in the top 10% of physical therapy programs by U.S. News & World Report. The division offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in two formats, residential and hybrid, as well as four residency programs for practicing physical therapists.

Physical therapy student works with patient.

Residential DPT Program

Physical therapy students practice exercises

Hybrid DPT Program

About the Profession

PTs examine, diagnose, and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and function daily. They help people understand their bodies so that they can manage health conditions and prevent mobility loss before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

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Faculty & Staff

Our award-winning, dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an incredible rewarding student experience and advancing the physical therapy profession.

Meet the Team

A physical therapist helps an elderly patient climb stairs

Residency Programs

CARES Therapy Clinic

PT students help a patient with physical therapy exercise

The student-run CARES Therapy Clinic provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on, service-learning experience while providing pro-bono occupational, physical and speech therapy services to patients in the Charleston area.

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Accreditation

The Doctor of Physical Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina 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: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 843-792-3326 or email chp-recruit@musc.edu.

For questions or concerns about the program's accreditation or to make any reports to CAPTE, please visit their site.

This accreditation means that our degree program meets or exceeds established national standards for a professional program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Whereas accreditation applies to training programs, licensure applies to individuals. Our program prepares students for and makes them eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), which all individuals must pass in order to practice physical therapy. Passing the licensure exam is necessary, but it may not be sufficient to practice physical therapy in a given state. You can find additional requirements for practicing physical therapy in each state at the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

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