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 91Ƭ 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.
Learn more about the 91Ƭ Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program
What Makes the 91Ƭ D.P.T. Special
Become Workforce Ready
From unique elective courses, clinical education experiences across the nation, and co-curricular learning in health, interprofessional collaboration, and planetary health, 91Ƭ’s D.P.T. degree prepares you to be an innovative problem-solver who is a movement specialist.
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 91Ƭ.
Join a Strong Community
The 91Ƭ physical therapy program has a welcoming culture where you’ll 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 ’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 91Ƭ D.P.T. graduates passed the national licensing exam
of our graduates passed the national licensing examination on their first attempt
of 91Ƭ D.P.T. graduates surveyed were employed within one year of graduation
of enrolled students graduated from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program
The 91Ƭ Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
For decades, 91Ƭ’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, 91Ƭ’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, 91Ƭ’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences has become the center of health care education in Northern New England.
Learn about exciting changes on 91Ƭ’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
Maine’s Leading University for the Health Professions and Sciences
Quality Academics, Respected Degrees
91Ƭ 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 91Ƭ 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. 91Ƭ’s campus is just 10 minutes from downtown.
Learn More and Apply
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of New England 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 91Ƭ PT 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.
