Welcome to the University of Colorado
Physical Therapy Program
Congratulations to our Graduates!
Orthopaedic Update Course
Saturday July 12th
Info Session for Prospective Students Friday July 18th - 1pm
CAMPUS DAYS Tours, hear from our students, and learn about the Program September 19 & 20
View the CBS News Video featuring Dr.Schenkman's ongoing research study on exercise and Parkinson's disease..
Introduction
Welcome to the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado! Our website contains information about various attributes of our program and we cordially invite you to spend some time getting to know what makes us one of the top physical therapy schools and programs in the country.
About us
Since 1948, the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado has established a tradition of excellence in educating physical therapy students and is committed to developing the next generation of leaders.
Our faculty are exceptional educators who are recognized as expert clinicians, innovative researchers, and community leaders.
Our graduates stand out for their ability to practice proficiently based on best available evidence and sound clinical reasoning.
As part of the School of Medicine, located on the only academic health sciences center campus in the Rocky Mountain Region, our program provides students an interdisciplinary learning environment uniquely designed to prepare them for their roles as future health care professionals.
What we offer
The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program is nationally ranked and offers two physical therapy degree programs:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). This entry-level physical therapy program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT). This program is for physical therapists who have a bachelor's or master's degree and are interested in becoming a DPT.
Hear what our students are saying
Click here to view student videos and read testimonials about the CU Physical Therapy Program.
Check us out on Facebook and MySpace!
- Facebook: University of Colorado Denver Physical Therapy Program
- MySpace: www.MySpace.com/CUPhysicalTherapyProgram
~ Celebrating 60 years of excellence in physical therapy education ~