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How many years of college education--or higher--is needed to to become a physical therapist?
I am a senior in high school and I am interesting in majoring in kinesiology. #physical-therapy #physical-therapy #physical-therapist #college #psychology #medicine
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Matt’s Answer
Hello Shi,
Great question and an awesome field to get involved in.
To become a Physical Therapist, you will have to get your bachelors degree (kineseology is a good option but some schools with have a pre-physical therapy major). Once you complete your bachelors program you will be required to attend Physical Therapy Grad School which typically is about 2 years worth of schooling.
Matt
Great question and an awesome field to get involved in.
To become a Physical Therapist, you will have to get your bachelors degree (kineseology is a good option but some schools with have a pre-physical therapy major). Once you complete your bachelors program you will be required to attend Physical Therapy Grad School which typically is about 2 years worth of schooling.
Matt
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Emily’s Answer
Hi Shi,
Some of my friends are going to Physical Therapy and they are majoring in exercise science! They are also getting just a bachelor's degree but of course you can always get more degrees for a higher salary. Exercise science is a good career if you want to be able to go to medical school as well.
Some of my friends are going to Physical Therapy and they are majoring in exercise science! They are also getting just a bachelor's degree but of course you can always get more degrees for a higher salary. Exercise science is a good career if you want to be able to go to medical school as well.
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Cheryl’s Answer
You will need a doctorate degree to be a physical therapist, basically 7-8 years. These programs are typically competitive, so great grades will be required for your Bachelor’s ( 4 Yr) and graduate degree ( 2 more years). Then you go for your doctorate degree- usually 1 or 2 more years. I have a friend who became a dr instead…it wasn’t any harder. Another option is to become a Physical Therapy Asst. This degree is only three years, affordable and offered at select community colleges. Pay for a PT assistant is good. These programs are also fairly competitive, but more hands-on. Good luck!