Put your passion into practice by earning your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at USAHS.

With our Hybrid Immersion DPT* pathway, you'll study mostly online and gain the hands-on skills you need to become a practice-ready professional and leader in the field of physical therapy.

*The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is seeking approval from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for an expansion of its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at its San Marcos, CA, and Miami, FL, campuses with a hybrid immersion model. Approval of the expansion programs is required prior to implementation.

At USAHS, you’ll be prepared to become a best-in class practitioner and professional dedicated to transforming lives.

YOUR FUTURE IS OUR PRIORITY

USAHS will prepare you with the hands-on experience through diverse patient scenarios and cutting-edge technology you need for a successful future in physical therapy.

STUDY FROM ALMOST ANYWHERE

Our Hybrid Immersion DPT* blends online coursework you'll undertake from almost anywhere you live in the U.S. with an average of two immersive, on-campus experiences per trimester.

UNPARALLELED FACULTY NETWORK

Our expert faculty practitioners are committed to creating and innovating our curriculum to prepare best-in-class practitioners who are clinically and technologically confident and culturally competent and ready to lead and shape the profession’s future.

SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE

USAHS offers scholarships to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement and reward personal accomplishments.

HYBRID IMMERSION*

USAHS' Hybrid Immersion DPT* pathway lets you achieve your career goals without having to relocate to one of our campus cities. You'll have the flexibility to study online (synchronously and asynchronously) and attend hands-on labs on average twice per trimester, achieving your DPT in an accelerated 7-trimester program.

DOCTOR OF

PHYSICAL THERAPY

At USAHS, we prepare you to graduate practice-ready and equipped to shape your future as a PT leader. Our DPT curriculum is designed with a strong emphasis on professional formation and development through enriching, technologically advanced online course work, electives and experiences aimed at building not just your clinical skills but also your leadership and professional competencies.

 


Accelerate your learning by earning your degree in our Hybrid Immersion DPT*!

Follow your passion and earn your graduate degree in physical therapy.

HYBRID IMMERSION DPT*

  • Campuses: San Marcos, CA | Miami, FL 

  • Format: Online coursework and 2+ on-campus learning experiences held over 3-7 days each trimester.

  • Start Date: Fall 2025 (San Marcos, CA) | Spring 2026 (Miami, FL)

  • Duration: 2.3 years (7 trimesters)1

  • Credit Hours: 110

  • Where Should I Live?: Almost anywhere in the U.S.; requires travel to campus an average of two times per trimester

Master leading-edge physical therapy strategies.

Gain the expertise you need to build a rewarding career.

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

Learn from our expert faculty to become clinically confident and prepared for your licensure exam and your career as a PT.

HANDS-ON LEARNING

During your on-campus learning experiences you'll gain hands-on practice in our Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice. You'll develop strong clinical skills using the latest equipment and leading edtech tools in interprofessional and collaborative settings.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN PT

Network with fellow PTs, alumni and faculty, participate in professional conferences and become involved in advocacy initiatives helping to shape the future of PT.

"I chose PT because I like that I can effectively be the change in a person's life and support them in achieving whatever goal they can accomplish with physical therapy."

RHODA

DPT Student

Dedicated solely to graduate health sciences education.

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in nursing, health administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, education and speech-language pathology, as well as continuing education programs. 

 

Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas. USAHS also offers dynamic online programs that leverage the healthcare technologies of the future. 

 

USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.

San Marcos, CA  | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL |  Austin, TX  | Dallas, TX

Start your journey toward a Hybrid Immersion Doctor of Physical Therapy* degree today!
 

1  Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors.

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia, 22305-3085, telephone: 703-706-3245, email: [email protected], website: www.capteonline.org accredits the Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Flex at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on a campus-by-campus basis.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine and Miami, Florida; and Austin and Dallas, Texas, and the DPT Flex programs in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; and Austin, Texas, are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245, email: [email protected]; or website: http://www.capteonline.org. The Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clinical Orthopaedic Residency, and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship programs are not subject to accreditation by CAPTE. If needing to contact the San Marcos programs directly, please call Dr. Jim Mathews at 760-410-5307 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the St. Augustine or Miami programs directly, please call Dr. Beth Ennis at 904-770-3645 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the Austin programs directly, please call Dr. Gabriel (Gabe) Somarriba at 786-725-4003 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the Dallas program directly, please call Dr. Thomas P. Werner at 469-498-5740 or email [email protected].

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