Become a leader in the expansive field of PT
Earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Maine with the 51Ʒ — recognized as a top university by The Princeton Review.
The 51ƷD.P.T. program empowers students to become compassionate physical therapy leaders who bring forth positive change and facilitate the wellness of patients and communities.
Learn more about the 51ƷDoctor of Physical Therapy degree program
What Makes the 51ƷD.P.T. Special
Become Workforce Ready
From standout elective courses to field learning across Maine, UNE's D.P.T. degree prepares students to be effective leaders in the physical therapy profession. For the past three years, our students have scored an average of 95% on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) — higher than the national average.
Join a Strong Community
The 51Ʒphysical therapy program has a welcoming culture. Our students form lasting bonds with one another and with faculty and professional staff — bonds that last beyond campus and graduation. Many of the D.P.T. faculty and professional staff are invested in the physical therapy profession at state and national levels, and proudly share their expertise with students.
Learn Through Experiences
As a D.P.T. student, you have access to top-notch clinical experiences. You'll also have service learning opportunities, such as the Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program — a program available for physical therapy students in Maine only through UNE.
Global Opportunities
Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program have unique opportunities to travel and work hands-on in communities across the globe. From interdisciplinary experience on UNE's Morocco campus, to service learning in Ghana, to programs in Iceland, India, Greece, and other locations there are many options for you to expand your skills and make lasting global connections.
Meet Alumnus Daniel Frey ’08
The 51Ʒ D.P.T. program definitely prepared me to bring my running passion to my PT practice.” — Daniel Frey, D.P.T. ’08; Co-Owner of Finish Strong Physical Therapy in Portland, Maine
of 51ƷD.P.T. graduates passed the national licensing exam
of our graduates passed the national licensing examination on their first attempt
of 51ƷD.P.T. graduates surveyed were employed within one year of graduation
of enrolled students graduated from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program
The 51ƷPortland Campus for the Health Sciences
For decades, UNE’s Portland Campus has been home to many of the University’s health professions programs including PA, PT, OT, pharmacy, nursing, dental medicine, and more. In 2025, UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will move from the Biddeford Campus into the new Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences in Portland. By bringing our health professions programs together into one interprofessional learning community, we will establish UNE’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences as the center of health care education in Northern New England.
Learn about exciting changes on UNE’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
Maine’s Leading University for the Health Professions and Sciences
Quality Academics, Respected Degrees
51Ʒis proud of the recognition we've received, which echoes the success of our D.P.T. students. See details about our Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program
Live and study in Portland, Maine
Students of the 51ƷPhysical Therapy degree program study on our Portland, Maine campus, a classic New England quad with brick buildings and tall trees that's about 100 miles from downtown Boston. Portland, named “America’s Most Livable City” by Forbes and “Foodiest Small Town in America” by Bon Appetit, is the city on every list. A rustic port hosts a cool cultural scene — with outdoor adventure all around. UNE’s campus is just 10 minutes from downtown.
Learn More and Apply
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the 51Ʒ is accredited by the (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website:
; If needing to contact the 51ƷPT program directly, please call (207) 221-4590 or email ptdepartment@une.edu
Other concerns outside the realm of due process should be directed to the D.P.T. program director or to the dean of the Westbrook College of Health Professions.
