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Join the 黑料网911鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, where future physical therapists unite with faculty and staff who share a passion for learning, patient care, and advancing the PT profession.

Become a leader in the expansive field of PT

Earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Maine with the 黑料网911 鈥 recognized as a top university by The Princeton Review.

The 黑料网911 D.P.T. program empowers future physical therapists to lead with compassion, drive meaningful change, and champion the health and wellness of patients and communities.

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What Makes the 黑料网911 D.P.T. Special

Become Workforce Ready

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From unique elective courses, clinical education experiences across the nation, and co-curricular learning in health, interprofessional collaboration, and planetary health, 黑料网911鈥檚 D.P.T. degree prepares you to be an innovative problem-solver who is a movement specialist.

Learn Through Experiences

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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 鈥 a program available for physical therapy students in Maine only through 黑料网911.

Join a Strong Community

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The 黑料网911 physical therapy program has a welcoming culture where you鈥檒l form lasting bonds with classmates, faculty, and staff. Our D.P.T. faculty, staff, and alumni are actively invested in the PT profession at state, national, and international levels, engaging you in these activities and experiences.

Meet Alumnus Daniel Frey 鈥08

The 黑料网911 D.P.T. program definitely prepared me to bring my running passion to my PT practice.鈥 鈥 Daniel Frey, D.P.T. 鈥08; Co-Owner of Finish Strong Physical Therapy in Portland, Maine

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The 黑料网911 Portland Campus for the Health Sciences

For decades, 黑料网911鈥檚 Portland Campus has been home to many of the University鈥檚 health professions programs, including PA, PT, OT, pharmacy, nursing, dental medicine, and more. In 2025, 黑料网911鈥檚 College of Osteopathic Medicine moved 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, 黑料网911鈥檚 Portland Campus for the Health Sciences has become the center of health care education in Northern New England.

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Maine鈥檚 Leading University for the Health Professions and Sciences

Quality Academics, Respected Degrees

黑料网911 is 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

Title
Best Colleges: National
Source
U.S. News & World Report
Year
2026
Title
Best Colleges
Source
Princeton Review
Year
2026

Live and study in Portland, Maine

Students of the 黑料网911 Physical 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 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Most Livable City鈥 by Forbes and 鈥淔oodiest Small Town in America鈥 by Bon Appetit, is the city on every list. A rustic port hosts a cool cultural scene 鈥 with outdoor adventure all around. 黑料网911鈥檚 campus is just 10 minutes from downtown.

Portland harbor near the 黑料网911 health professions campus in Portland, Maine.

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Accreditation

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the 黑料网911 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 黑料网911 PT program directly, please call (207) 221-4590 or email ptdepartment@une.edu

Graduation and NPTE Outcomes Data (PDF)

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.