Physical therapists are experts in how the body moves. They assess and alleviate ambulatory and postural dysfunction to help people stay healthy and fit and to prevent the onset or progression of impairments brought on by injury, disease, disorders, and disabilities.

UIC's Department of Physical Therapy is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 20 graduate PT programs in the country. Students benefit from the department's affiliations with nearly 150 clinical facilities in urban, suburban and rural locales throughout the country. Our internationally respected faculty specialize in diverse areas, including pediatrics, geriatrics, biomechanics, neurological therapy and orthopedics.

What We Offer
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
This is the entry-level degree for people who want to become physical therapists. It comprises three years of classroom and clinical education, as well as participation in laboratory instruction at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago.

MS in Rehabilitation Sciences
The master's program in PT prepares practicing professionals for leadership roles in the field. Each graduate student has the latitude to pursue a unique and individualized course of study.

PhD in Disability Studies
Seeing the growing need for researchers, educators, administrators and leaders who concentrate on disability, the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences created the world’s first Interdisciplinary PhD in Disability Studies. Graduates are qualified to become teachers, researchers, clinicians and policymakers at institutions in the public, private and governmental sectors.

Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual PT
This program is designed to provide advanced manipulation and orthopedic manual physical therapy training to licensed physical therapists. The program involves didactic and practical coursework and mentored clinical practice.