Department of Physical Therapy | UMass Lowell

Gain Experience for a Meaningful Career

The Department of Physical Therapy prepares students for meaningful careers helping people:

Restore physical function and performance
Prevent physical injury and disease
Promote physical wellness

What Do You Want to Study?

Exercise Physiology
Learn about the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Physical Therapy
Read more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Research
Enhancing the well-being and quality of life of humans.

Department News

Featured Story
Students Teach Healthy Eating

Students Teach Healthy Eating | Featured Story

7/31/2017
Students studying dietetics gain valuable work experience during their summer community internships.
Featured Story
New Research Center to Study Biomechanics of Aging

New Research Center to Study Biomechanics of Aging | Featured Story

5/31/2017
A new UMass systemwide research center, launched with a $25,000 grant by the UMass President’s Science & Technology Initiatives Fund, will study the science of how bone and muscle systems work under different conditions.
Press Release
UMass Lowell Unveils Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences

UMass Lowell Unveils Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences | Press Release

5/18/2017
UMass Lowell officially dedicated its College of Health Sciences to alumnus Roy Zuckerberg in recognition of his support for the university and its students.
Featured Story
Spinal Cord Recovery Center Scoops Up Exercise Physiology Majors

Spinal Cord Recovery Center Scoops Up Exercise Physiology Majors | Featured Story

1/17/2017
Spinal cord recovery center Project Walk has hired three exercise physiology graduates as trainers in its Stratham, N.H., facility.

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By the Numbers

100%
Doctoral Student Pass Rate on national exam
95%
EP student pass rate on professional license exam
100%
Doctoral students secure employment within six months

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