Earn your doctorate in just six years and launch a career to restore patients’ physical mobility and quality of life.
Why Major in Life Sciences and Physical Therapy at New York Tech?
At New York Institute of Technology, experience high-quality, innovative training in an accelerated, combined dual degree program that lets you complete prerequisite undergraduate studies and a D.P.T. in only six years.
After completing three years of core science studies, you’ll see firsthand how physical therapists play a crucial role in helping patients increase their mobility, overcome movement dysfunctions, prevent injury, and promote optimal health.
Join an active community where experienced faculty and engaged students lead Parkinson’s patients in “knocking out” their disease and help stroke victims get back on their feet.
Combining active hands-on learning, technology, and evidence-based scientific education, our intensive curriculum will help launch your career in physical therapy and, upon earning your degree, prepare you for the National Physical Therapy Examination.
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What You’ll Learn
During the first three years of the B.S.-to-D.P.T. program, you’ll establish a foundation of core scientific knowledge in areas including chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy. The second three years combine advanced coursework focusing on physical therapy practice, including 36 weeks of intensive, supervised, and hand
Spend your summer in an intensive research environment, gaining valuable experience and connections at prestigious universities, research centers, and government laboratories across the country. Many opportunities are paid.
Train to provide state-of-the-art care with faculty who are both experienced clinicians and active researchers. In this hands-on, technology-infused program, you’ll acquire a thorough knowledge of best practices as well as an innovative, creative mindset that will prepare you for leadership in the profession.
Work side-by-side with experienced faculty on professional research, including opportunities to study the impact of neurological disorders, injuries, and other conditions.
Prepare for clinical practice with our state-of-the-art 3-D interactive dissection table, high-tech patient simulation center, dedicated teaching and biomedical labs, and other facilities.
Your D.P.T. training includes 36 weeks of full-time clinical work, where you’ll serve under the supervision of experienced practitioners as you develop your skills in patient care.
Our post-professional clinical residency program in orthopedic physical therapy further prepares you to become a confident, adaptable, and service-oriented practitioner. Teach orthopedic courses and earn a salary while completing your clinical requirements.
Stats & Rankings
100%
Licensure rate for physical therapy graduates in 2022
#15
Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
100%
Three-year employment rate for New York Tech D.P.T. graduates
Career & Salary Outlook
With your expert training and passion for restoring physical well-being, you’ll have access to a wealth of opportunities in this thriving area of the allied health field.
Job Growth
Fifteen percent greater demand for physical therapists is projected through 2032 (BLS).
Nearly 14,000 new positions are expected each year.
Employers & Internships
Montefiore Medical Center
Northwell Health
NYC Department of Education
NYU Winthrop Hospital
Professional Physical Therapy
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Career Options
Home Health/Hospice Care
Outpatient Clinics
Professional Sports Teams
Rehabilitation Facilities
Research Centers
Sports and Fitness Training
Salary Projections
Physical therapists have a median U.S. annual salary of $97,720 (BLS).
Program Details
Explore important information about the program, including what you’ll need to apply and which scholarships are available to help fund your studies.
The B.S.-to-D.P.T. program consists of three years of pre-professional coursework and a three-year professional phase. To progress from the first segment to the second, you must submit an application and meet certain requirements, including having a 3.2 overall GPA and 100 hours of experience annually under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
The Life Sciences, B.S. degree will be conferred upon successful completion of the first professional year in the Physical Therapy, D.P.T. program.
Students interested in the B.S.-to-D.P.T. program undergo a two-part application process.
First, you’ll fulfill the initial requirements to enter the program as an incoming undergraduate.
Then, as you progress through the course sequence, you’ll apply for admission to the second, professional stage. Decisions are based on course grades for your prerequisites, cumulative GPA, as well as successful completion of paid or volunteer experience under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
New York Tech offers several scholarships recognizing your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance. Physical therapy students are also eligible to apply to the targeted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Scholarship Program offered through New York City’s Teach NYC program.
Each professor brings unique approaches and experience to the study of physical therapy, allowing us as students to be well-versed in a variety of areas and expand our knowledge.
