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Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Facilities

Marist University’s Science and Allied Health building is home to the School of Science and provides a dynamic learning environment for students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Medical Technology programs, as well as the Department of Biology labs.

Designed to reflect contemporary healthcare and laboratory settings, the building provides students with opportunities to connect classroom learning with hands-on practice. Through applied experiences, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology, students develop the knowledge, clinical skills, and confidence needed for clinical education experiences and future professional practice.

Key learning spaces and resources include:

  • Gross Anatomy Laboratory – Provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore human anatomy and connect foundational science with clinical application.
  • Physical Therapy Laboratory – Supports the development and refinement of patient examination, diagnostic, clinical reasoning, and procedural skills in an applied learning environment.
  • Designated DPT Classrooms - Foster a strong sense of community while providing a consistent space for collaborative and active learning.
  • Biomechanics Technology and Equipment – Includes a Biodex isokinetic system, Moticon force-sensing insoles, EMGs, and APDM technology used to enhance student learning and support faculty and student research.

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Advancing Science and Health Education

These facilities are part of Marist’s broader vision for the future of science and health education. Through the University’s Science and Health Initiative, Marist is expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, experiential education, faculty-mentored research, and collaboration with healthcare organizations.

The initiative also advances the development of a fully integrated science and health complex designed to foster collaboration, discovery, innovation, and workforce preparation across a range of science and healthcare disciplines. As part of this vision, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will gain a dedicated space for the Marist DPT Program Community Clinic, further expanding opportunities for students to connect academic learning with patient care and community engagement. Learn more >

Together, these spaces create an immersive educational environment where scientific study, clinical practice, research, and collaboration come together. Students gain the hands-on experience and professional preparation needed to approach clinical education and their future careers with confidence.

 

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The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Marist 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.