Elon’s three-year curriculum integrates and coordinates courses and modules in a sequence that enhances learning. Self-evaluation is emphasized throughout the program and students have the opportunity to pursue research in their specific areas of interest. Students practice in a variety of clinical settings as they apply classroom knowledge to real world patient-care scenarios.
Didactic Education
The Elon DPT program entails 36 months of full-time study. Didactic education (which includes classroom and laboratories to practice procedures on classmates and clients) with integrated clinical education assignments in a variety of clinical settings occurs throughout the three years.
January Start Term
Elon University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program offers a distinctive January start term that sets it apart from many other programs. This unique scheduling allows students to begin their rigorous three-year, full-time curriculum in the winter, providing a structured and immersive educational experience.
