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.
Before enrolling in a doctoral degree program for physical therapy, you must meet certain prerequisites. Check with the doctoral degree program you plan to enroll in for specific prerequisite requirements. In order to work as a physical therapist, you must complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program. As of 2014, there were 228 physical therapy programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), most of which last three years.