Step 1: Complete a Bachelor's Degree Program. Most schools of veterinary medicine require or prefer applicants to have a bachelor's degree. While many students earn their degree in a biological science, most veterinary schools don't have a preferred major as long as certain science courses are taken. Take the GRE. 2  Many schools of veterinary medicine require applicants to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. 3  This exam measures a person's readiness for graduate-level studies.
Curriculum Degree Requirements. To earn the Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Washington, you must complete 165-167 credits, including 34 credits from clinical internships and an 11-credit capstone project. While all courses are required, and there are no electives, students can earn additional independent study credits for special research or clinical activities.
Step 2: Earn a Graduate Degree. All physical therapists are required to complete doctoral physical therapy degree programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs generally take three years to complete.