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A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a post-baccalaureate 3-4 year degree which may be conferred upon successful completion of a professional doctoral program.
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.