KU's new Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid pathway provides a unique, accessible approach to physical therapy education. In it, students are empowered to remain invested in their local communities while benefitting from all the advantages associated with an established, top-ranked physical therapy program based at a world-class academic medical center.

Both on-campus and hybrid pathway options share the same eligibility requirements, PTCAS application, curriculum, clinical experiences and degree requirements. Following acceptance into the physical therapy program, you will have an opportunity to request the on-campus pathway or the hybrid pathway.

About KU's Physical Therapy Program

A nationally recognized leader in physical therapist education, KU’s program offers a comprehensive three-year, full-time curriculum that blends academic rigor, clinical expertise and hands-on experiences to prepare graduates for a dynamic health care environment and lifelong professional development.

The program is intentionally designed to help students develop and translate foundational physical therapy knowledge and skills into clinical practice through a combination of integrated clinical experiences and clinical simulations. Students are well prepared for a final academic year consisting of 36 weeks of full-time clinical experiences offered at more than 250 clinical sites throughout the United States and abroad.

On-Campus vs. Hybrid Pathway At a Glance

* Lab immersions occur only during the first seven semesters of didactic coursework.

A Note About Changing Pathways

Once you have accepted a position in one pathway, you are committed to that pathway and cannot switch to the other. Likewise, you cannot opt to change pathways at any point in the curriculum once you have enrolled in the program.