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UNE's expansive, holistic vision of a healthier world goes beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional and intellectual fulfillment — as well as economic opportunity — for individuals, prosperous and supportive communities, and cooperative environmental stewardship across the globe.

Bringing that vision to life requires the deep involvement of all of our programs, often working in cross-disciplinary combinations. UNE offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees and 30-plus graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in needed fields, including the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and health.

Maine's Leading Provider of Health Professionals

ABOUT UNE

Tour our dedicated PT facilities in Portland, Maine. Develop your skills in our cutting-edge human sensory and motor performance labs, motion analysis lab, and UNE’s simulation center, equipped with robotic patient simulators and standardized patient actors for real-life clinical experience.

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Collaborate with a variety of students from related programs for research, clinical immersions, and simulations.

Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Understand both the functional and psychosocial impacts of health conditions. Learn how to help patients manage impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities through medical and surgical interventions, as well as physical therapy tests and measures.

In just seven semesters, UNE’s innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy program will set you up for success in a dynamic and rewarding field. Our unique curriculum, offered both online and on our Portland, Maine campus, combines coursework and lab work in a case-based format. This approach allows for early hands-on application of clinical concepts, providing a rigorous training experience that prepares you to become an exceptional physical therapist.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T)

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Respected Professionals

With a reputation for practical clinical experience, UNE students are consistently sought after by employers.

Career Support & Mentorship

With small class sizes, interdisciplinary training and facilities, and a close-knit community, faculty pay attention to the career success of each student.

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Alexandra Kennie, Class of 2024

"My journey has been transformative. It has taught me the immense power of collaboration and the importance of diverse perspectives in addressing complex healthcare challenges. IPE has not only enriched my educational experience but also equipped me with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment."

97% of UNE graduates passed the national licensing exam in 2022-23.

97% NPTE Pass Rate

30 Weeks of Clinical Experience

DPT students engage in early patient interactions and explore all areas of physical therapy practice.

Global Opportunities

Gain a wider perspective of PT with international short-term, faculty-led experiences.

Why Choose UNE for Your D.P.T?

Accelerated Learning: Earn your D.P.T in only seven semester and get into the field sooner

Reduced Residency: Your first and last two semesters are online with clinical rotations across the country.

Unique Case-Based Format: Connect your course work to real clinical scenarios, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and boost your critical thinking skills. 

Superior Job Placement Rates: 100% of UNE D.P.T. grads surveyed were employed within a year of graduation (2022-2023).

Rita Carlson, Class of 2016

"The D.P.T. program at UNE continuously provided me with opportunities to expand outside the classroom. I greatly appreciated these additional experiences that broadened my clinical skills."