Physical Therapy

Western Michigan University's Department of Physical Therapy is accepting applications for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which welcomed its inaugural cohort in summer 2019. This program allows you to earn your DPT in only 30 months. While the rigorous curriculum presents challenges to students and faculty, we know that our graduates will be highly-qualified practitioners, prepared to meet the challenges of today's PT landscape.

More about our DPT program

Department of Physical Therapy
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5383 USA
(269) 387-7352

What is a Physical Therapist?

Physical therapists diagnose and treat people of all ages who have injuries, medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to function and move properly in their daily lives. Physical therapists develop recovery plans and provide treatment and therapy to improve movement and manage pain.
 

Information Sessions

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at WMU.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 7 p.m.

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at WMU.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at WMU.
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2026

Accepting applications soon for the 2026 cohort
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2.5

Earn your DPT in just 2.5 years (30 months)
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3

Three clinical experiences with expert practitioners
Hands-on

30

Small cohorts of 30 students for focused instruction
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Accreditation and student outcome data

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Western Michigan University 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 (269) 387-7352 or email pt-info@wmich.edu.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at WMU satisfies educational prerequisites for professional licensure as a physical therapist in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands.

DPT Outcome Data