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Hawai‘i Pacific University
Doctor of Physical
Therapy Programs

HPU Doctor of Physical Therapy Nevada Campus

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Modern: Accelerated, Future-Focused Curriculum

Experience a fast-track approach to physical therapy education through an accelerated DPT program in Nevada. Our contemporary curriculum prepares you to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, with training in health promotion, primary care, business, pain science, and more.

Dynamic: Hybrid Learning with In-Person Labs

Engage in a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Nevada that combines flexible online learning with immersive lab experiences at our Las Vegas campus. This online DPT program with labs in Las Vegas supports a collaborative, hands-on educational journey—preparing you for real-world clinical settings across the U.S. and internationally.

Diverse: Culturally Competent, Inclusive Community

Join a diverse cohort in one of the best DPT programs in Las Vegas, where inclusivity, respect, and cultural awareness shape the learning environment. You’ll study alongside peers from a variety of backgrounds and graduate ready to provide patient-centered, culturally informed care.

Las Vegas Campus
  • Brand new lab immersion space designed specifically for the DPT program with opportunities for interprofessional collaboration with the HPU OTD – Las Vegas program.
  • Located southwest of the Las Vegas strip, 15 minutes from the airport.
  • Students can enjoy the ideal climate, numerous outdoor activities, robust culinary scene, professional sports teams, and entertainment options that Las Vegas has to offer
  • Over 30 airlines offer direct flights to Las Vegas, making our campus accessible to students all over the country.

 

Ready to start DPT program Las Vegas or earn your DPT in Las Vegas? Fill out the form to apply to HPU DPT Las Vegas or connect with an advisor today.

Application Opens: February 3, 2025

Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

Classes Begin: January 2026

HPU DPT
Learning Experience
Build your foundational knowledge through online synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions.
Immerse yourself in full time patient care during clinical education experiences.
Develop hands on skills in lab immersions at one of our Honolulu or Las Vegas campuses.
Put your learning into action during the lab immersions and clinical education experiences.
Benefit from a focused learning environment with shorter academic terms.
Choose from a variety of clinical experiences, at sites across the U.S., including in Hawai‘i and other Pacific Islands.
Cultivate a community within your cohort and the university.
Receive support and resources to enhance preparation for your licensure exam.
Admission Requirements
  • Complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to class beginning. Admission may be granted
    pending completion of the degree.
  • Complete all required pre-requisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) and pre-requisite course GPA of
    3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale.
  • Grades Below “C” (2.0) in pre-requisite courses will not be accepted.
  • If cumulative GPA is less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, an applicant may still be eligible for admission if a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or
    greater has been achieved over the last 60 trimester or 90 quarter hour credits of coursework.
  • Submission of two professional references.
  • Completion of 50 hours of volunteer or employed experience in two or more settings with a licensed physical therapist is
    recommended, but not required.
  • For all applicants for whom English is not their first language or those who have completed a degree and pre-requisite courses in a
    foreign country, demonstration of English language proficiency is required through completion of the Test of English as a Foreign
    Language (TOEFL) exam. The minimum required TOEFL scores is 89 (22 Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Writing, 24 Speaking).
  • Successful completion of a virtual, asynchronous admission interview through Kira Talent. Applicants are selected for interviews
    based on a holistic evaluation of their application and supporting materials.
  • Ability to fulfill the technical standards and essential functions of the DPT program for admission.
  • Complete an approved Background Check and Drug Screening prior to matriculation.
Accreditation
Honolulu

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Honolulu, HI at Hawaiʻi Pacific University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (808) 544-0234 or email dpt@hpu.edu.

Las Vegas

Effective October, 29, 2024, Hawaii Pacific University Las Vegas Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org).  If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 808-236-5808 or email dpt@hpu.edu.

Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.

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