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A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a post-baccalaureate degree that takes 3 year (8-9 semesters) to complete. DPT is considered as a clinical doctor who is specialized in many areas in rehabilitation.
Educational Requirements for PTs. Before they are allowed to practice, physical therapists must have earned graduate degrees from accredited academic programs in physical therapy. These programs typically culminate in a doctoral degree and take at least three years to complete.