Become a leader in the expansive field of PT
Earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Maine with the University of New England — recognized as a top university by The Princeton Review.
The 51 D.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 51 Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program
What Makes the 51 D.P.T. Special
Become Workforce Ready
From standout elective courses to field learning across Maine, 51’s D.P.T. degree prepares you to be effective leader 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 — higher than the national average.
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 51.
Join a Strong Community
The 51 physical therapy program has a welcoming culture. Our students form lasting bonds with one another and faculty and professional staff. 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.
Meet Alumnus Daniel Frey ’08
The University of New England 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 51 D.P.T. graduates passed the national licensing exam
of our graduates passed the national licensing examination on their first attempt
of 51 D.P.T. graduates surveyed were employed within one year of graduation
of enrolled students graduated from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program
The 51 Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
For decades, 51’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, 51’s 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, 51’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences has become the center of health care education in Northern New England.
Learn about exciting changes on 51’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
Maine’s Leading University for the Health Professions and Sciences
Quality Academics, Respected Degrees
51 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
Live and study in Portland, Maine
Students of the 51 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 “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. 51’s campus is just 10 minutes from downtown.
