{"id":3170,"date":"2009-10-30T10:58:47","date_gmt":"2009-10-30T14:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/?page_id=3170"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:59:12","slug":"physical-therapy-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/academics\/departments-programs\/physical-therapy-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Physical Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

BU Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences has degree programs for students at all levels who are pursuing a wide range of professional goals. You\u2019ll find undergraduate and graduate programs, including a combined undergraduate degree and advanced degree on an accelerated track.<\/p>\n

U.S. News & World Report<\/em> ranks our Doctor of Physical Therapy program #16 in the nation<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

We also offer a doctoral program in rehabilitation sciences, an interdisciplinary field that focuses on enhancing both physical and psychosocial functioning, as well as a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program<\/a> and an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>For many reasons\u2014from outstanding faculty to broad clinical training to our location in a renowned urban center of science and medicine\u2014our programs rank among America\u2019s best. We\u2019re equally proud to say that our students are among Boston University\u2019s most active, involved, and enthusiastic about their chosen fields.<\/p>\n

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism<\/h3>\n

The Department of Physical Therapy joins faculty, staff, and students across the college and institution to declare and affirm our commitment to social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We also unite in solidarity with those beyond the University who are working to dismantle institutionalized racism and white supremacy.\u00a0<\/span>Read our full statement <\/a>with our commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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