Doctor of Physical Therapy
Flexible. Mission-driven.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at College of Saint Mary develops compassionate, evidence-driven clinicians prepared to serve, lead, and advance the profession with purpose.
Program At A Glance
- 2.5-year hybrid program
- Hybrid format includes online courses and in-person labs
- Labs are held on-campus 6x per year
- Two 16-week clinical experiences
- One cohort at a time for individualized support
- Clinical sites available across the U.S.
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Dedicated faculty mentors committed to your success
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Rooted in the Mercy tradition of compassionate service and leadership
Why Choose CSM?
Flexible Format
Study from where you live with a hybrid model built for working professionals and location-bound students.
Inclusive, Mission-Driven Faculty
Learn from expert clinicians and educators who reflect the communities you’ll serve.
Real-World Experience
Apply what you learn in medically complex and community-based settings with nationwide clinical partnerships.
Ready to take the next step? College of Saint Mary’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program accepts applications through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).
Visit PTCAS.org to create your account, complete your application, and submit all required materials. Be sure to select College of Saint Mary as your designated program.
Our faculty & support staff are more than educators—they’re experienced clinicians, researchers, and mentors committed to your growth. With diverse backgrounds and national reach, they bring real-world insight into every course and support you every step of the way.
Physical therapy is a hands-on, patient-centered profession that helps people move better, recover from injury, manage pain, and improve quality of life. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, you’ll work in hospitals, clinics, schools, and homes—partnering with patients of all ages to help them reach their goals and live healthier, more active lives. It’s a career rooted in science, service, and impact.
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Talk To Admissions
College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact Enrollment Services.
