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A graduate degree is required to become a physical therapist. Graduate degrees include a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physical Therapy, a Master of Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Some programs allow you to earn your bachelor's degree as part of your doctoral program.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. A doctor of physical therapy degree program, which includes a combination of classroom study and a clinical internship, can take three years to complete. The courses may include physiology, patient care, anatomy, exercise physiology, behavioral science, kinesiology, motor control, musculoskeletal system, pharmacology and geriatrics.