Physical Therapy Degrees

There are several types of degrees offered in the field of physical therapy. Earlier this profession was pursued as a bachelor's degree. However, around the end of the 1990's, the bachelor's degree in physical therapy was slowly replaced by masters and doctorate physical therapy degrees. Today, there are variations on these two degrees. Below each degree offered in physical therapy will be reviewed.

Direct Entry Master's in Physical Therapy Degree: The direct entry Master's Physical Therapy Degree is an excellent choice for those people who have completed their bachelor's degree and are looking to pursue a career in physical therapy. This degree is a two year long master's program. For the first year students are in the classroom learning important concepts in physical therapy. The second year consists of field work with students practicing physical therapy in the clinical setting.

Transitional Master's in Physical Therapy Degree: The Transitional Master's in Physical Therapy Degree was created for physical therapist who graduated with their Bachelor's in Physical Therapy Degree. It allows these professionals to continue in their educational experience and advance their degree to that of the Master's in Physical Therapy.

Direct Entry Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree: The Direct Entry Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree is another excellent choice for those people who have completed their bachelor's degree and are looking to pursue a career in physical therapy. This degree is typically one year longer than the Master's in Physical Therapy Degree, and when completed one earns the title of dPT or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree: The Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree is the other degree created for physical therapist who graduated with their Bachelor's in Physical Therapy Degree. It allows these professionals to continue in their educational experience and advance their degree to that of the Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapy Schools: There are many physical therapy schools throughout the United States. Use this resourse to review a list of the physical therapy schools by state.
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