DEPARTMENT
Physical Therapy
RMU’s Physical Therapy programs offer a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that integrates classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. Designed to support student success, the programs provide the knowledge and training needed for effective practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Residential | Full-Time | 8 Semesters
Neonatology Fellowship
Academic Residency
Testimonials
“People here at RMU just have a really strong community. They’re really looking out for you. The faculty specifically, they’re looking out for you. They’re making sure that you’re understanding all of the things that you’re learning. And they don’t want you to fail. They’re here to help you out. And that really drew me. I really like having those options of talking to all of the faculty members that I need to and able to succeed. And RMU has that for me.”
— Daniel Tanguilig
“What I think makes RMU faculty different is that I can look to them as role models in general, just as people. They are really looking at the person as a whole when they treat someone and they show that even at school with us students, they treat us already as their peers already. Obviously, they have more, you know, knowledge and it’s kind of a different level. But they show us respect and they really care about what we think and how they can help us. And that’s how I look up to them and that I know they do that for patients too.”
— Olivia Solorzano-Alvarez
RMU Standards
Meet the Highest Professional Standards
Our commitment to providing the most rigorous education will position you to practice at the highest professional level with the greatest flexibility.
Clinical Learning
Built-in hands-on learning
RMU facilitates hands-on experience in our onsite clinical learning lab.
Dual Degree Options
Personalize your degree
Dual DPT/PhD option available.
Clinically-Practicing Faculty
Our faculty aren’t just scholars
Learn from working professionals who draw on real-life experiences
Faculty mentorship
Work with healthcare professionals
Learn from experienced researchers and healthcare leaders.
Career-focused scholarship
Apply your learnings to your career
Apply research directly to real-world healthcare challenges.
Physical Therapy
Explore our degrees and certificates for current and future healthcare providers and professionals.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT)
Residential | Full-Time | 8 Semesters
Become a physical therapist.
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares you to enter the healthcare field as a PT with our accelerated curriculum, our focus on clinical practice and skills, and our pro bono clinic.
Dual DPT/PhD option is available.
Post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy in Pediatric Science
(pDPT)
Earn the doctorate for practicing pediatric physical therapists.
Transition from your bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy to the doctorate level. Focus on pediatric physical therapy throughout the coursework and capstone projects.
Neonatology Fellowship
Become an expert in neonatology.
Work with renowned neonatology PT experts as you complete at least 1000 clinical hours at a top children’s hospital (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital).
Academic Residency
Build on foundational knowledge.
Gain real world experience working in a DPT program while taking coursework to develop in teaching, course design, research, and governance in higher education. Frequent mentorship by other faculty and practical application develop your skills as you put them to use while advancing education in physical therapy.
Other Programs of Interest
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
(PhD)
Limited-Residency | 3 Specialties | 3 Years
Earn your terminal research or academic degree for healthcare clinicians.
Our PhD in Health Sciences program enables healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge in various health science specialties ranging from Health Promotion & Wellness, Healthcare Professions Education, to Human & Sport Performance.
Health Science Certificates
Healthcare Leadership & Administration
Learn skills and behavior strategies to prepare those interested in healthcare leadership.
Healthcare Professions Education
Great resource and option to support continuing faculty training and development.
