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

In The News
Need for Physical Therapists Expected to Keep Increasing

Need for Physical Therapists Expected to Keep Increasing | In The News

8/22/2016
Boston Herald

Physical therapy is increasingly becoming viewed as an alternative to medication for several other conditions, said Deirdra Murphy, associate dean for undergraduate studies at UMass Lowell’s College of Health Sciences.
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Freshmen Gain Lab Experiences in Solving Real-World Problems

Freshmen Gain Lab Experiences in Solving Real-World Problems | Featured Story

8/18/2016
At UMass Lowell, high-merit students in the Co-op Scholars Program are given opportunities to conduct summer research after their freshman year.
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Young People with Disabilities Master Bike Riding

Young People with Disabilities Master Bike Riding | Featured Story

5/18/2016
Exercise physiology students apply their expertise to teach children, teenagers and young adults with disabilities how to ride a bike.
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Earth Day Festivities Grow in Scope, Ambition

Earth Day Festivities Grow in Scope, Ambition | Featured Story

4/7/2016
Thanks to Prof. John Wooding's creative economy grant, the university is partnering with more than two dozen community groups for the monthlong Lowell Earth Day Celebration 2016.

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By the Numbers

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

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