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First & Only DPT Program

Hawai‘i Pacific University Doctor of Physical Therapy

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HPU DPT
Learning Experience
Build your foundational knowledge through online synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions.
Immerse yourself in full time patient care during clinical education experiences.
Develop hands on skills in lab immersions at our urban campus in Honolulu.
Put your learning into action during the lab immersions and clinical education experiences.
Benefit from a focused learning environment with shorter academic terms.
Choose from a variety of clinical experiences, at sites across the U.S., including in Hawai‘i and other Pacific Islands.
Cultivate a community within your cohort and the university.
Receive support and resources to enhance preparation for your licensure exam.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2024   |   Program Begins: August 26, 2024

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Modern

Experience an efficient approach to physical therapy education with a contemporary curriculum that covers evaluation and intervention of patients across the lifespan and includes health promotion & fitness, primary care, business, pain science, and more, to prepare you for the future of the profession.

Dynamic

Learn within a collaborative community while at home and, at our beautiful urban campus, through online coursework, in-person lab immersions, and clinical education experiences.

Diverse

Benefit from a multicultural experience that values and supports the contributions of all members of the learning community.

Prepare For The Future Of Physical Therapy

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy program develops movement specialists who provide evidence-informed, collaborative, and empathic care. We are committed to building a professional ‘ohana of diverse and open-minded leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of the global community.

Admission Requirements
  • Complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to class beginning. Admission may be granted
    pending completion of the degree.
  • Complete all required pre-requisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) and pre-requisite course GPA of
    3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale.
  • Grades Below “C” (2.0) in pre-requisite courses will not be accepted.
  • If cumulative GPA is less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, an applicant may still be eligible for admission if a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or
    greater has been achieved over the last 60 trimester or 90 quarter hour credits of coursework.
  • Submission of two professional references.
  • Completion of 50 hours of volunteer or employed experience in two or more settings with a licensed physical therapist is
    recommended, but not required.
  • For all applicants for whom English is not their first language or those who have completed a degree and pre-requisite courses in a
    foreign country, demonstration of English language proficiency is required through completion of the Test of English as a Foreign
    Language (TOEFL) exam. The minimum required TOEFL scores is 89 (22 Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Writing, 24 Speaking).
  • Successful completion of a virtual, asynchronous admission interview through Kira Talent. Applicants are selected for interviews
    based on a holistic evaluation of their application and supporting materials.
  • Ability to fulfill the technical standards and essential functions of the DPT program for admission.
  • Complete an approved Background Check and Drug Screening prior to matriculation.
Accreditation

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states. Hawai‘i Pacific University is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. Effective November 2, 2021, Hawai‘i Pacific University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (808) 236-5830 or email dpt@hpu.edu. Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.