Programs
The Department of Physical Therapy has offered outstanding educational programs in physical therapy since 1964. Currently, we offer:
B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science
Program for students interested in working with individuals with disabilities to improve their quality of life, access, and participation in their community.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program for students who want to become physical therapists.
Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Physical Therapy for Underserved Populations
For physical therapists and DPT students who want to provide primary care physical therapy (PT) services in an interprofessional team to underserved communities and marginalized populations.
PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Program for students who seek to advance rehabilitation knowledge by participating in specialized research and teaching opportunities.
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
Program for physical therapists interested in specializing in neurologic physical therapy.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency
Program for physical therapists interested in specializing in orthopedic physical therapy.
Latest News
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Chapleau becomes first person from the SHP to win the UAB Outstanding Advisor Award for an Advising AdministratorKristin Chapleau, MaE, director of the Office of Student Services and Advising has been selected as the UAB CAA Outstanding Advisor Award – Advising Administrator recipient. She becomes the first person from the School of Health Professions to win this award. -
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Heersink family gifts $1M to UAB School of Health ProfessionsMarnix E. Heersink, M.D., and Mary Heersink, longtime supporters of UAB, have made a gift of $1,040,000 gift to the UAB School of Health Professions. The donation, which established the Heersink Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Health Professions, is the largest single scholarship gift in school history.