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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.
A bachelor's degree does qualify the student to take a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, which is the minimum requirement to become a physical therapist. However, the bachelor's degree need not be in physical therapy, as long as such prerequisites as anatomy and physiology are met. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program typically takes three years of full-time study. Subject areas include biomechanics, neuroscience and pharmacology.