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.
PT, MPT, MSPT, or DPT: These letters represent the graduate degree that your physical therapist earned. The field has evolved with time. For many years, therapists earned a bachelor's degree prior to becoming licensed. Colleges and universities later transitioned to master's degree programs. If your therapist has the letters MPT or MSPT, this indicates a master's degree in physical therapy. Most programs today now train therapists for a DPT degree, which stands for doctorate of physical therapy. Beyond these basic education credentials, there are a slew of other letter combinations you may find.