Hawai‘i Pacific University
Doctor of Physical
Therapy Program
Two-Year, Hybrid Program in Honolulu
Fill out the form below to start your DPT program at HPU Honolulu and connect with an admissions advisor. Campus options available in Honolulu and Las Vegas.
Experience an efficient approach to physical therapy education with a contemporary curriculum that covers evaluation and intervention of patients across the lifespan. Topics include health promotion & fitness, primary care, business, and pain science, making it one of the best DPT programs in Hawaiʻi to prepare you for the future of the profession.
Participate in a vigorous learning environment that blends distance education with on-site lab immersions at one of our vibrant urban campuses. This hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Honolulu model ensures that learners gain hands-on skills while maintaining flexibility. With rolling admissions DPT Hawaii, students can apply early and plan ahead.
Engage with a cohort of students dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values the unique perspectives, talents, and contributions of each individual. Embrace the multicultural experience within a vibrant learning environment that prepares students to thrive as culturally competent providers in physical therapy practice.
- Located in beautiful downtown Honolulu, 6 miles from the airport
- Brand new lab immersion space located in Kaka’ako at Waterfront Plaza overlooking the Pacific Ocean
- Opportunity for interprofessional collaboration with other Graduate College of Health Sciences programs.
- Kamaʻāina can continue to live in Hawai‘i for school and serve the community once they’ve graduated.
- Off-island students have the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Hawai‘i and the unique ‘ohana they’ll join.
Discover more about the HPU DPT learning experience below, then fill out the form to connect with one of our admissions advisors today.
Application Opens: June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: April 2026
Classes Start: August 2026
- 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.
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.
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.
