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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.
Instead of requiring a Bachelorâs degree, some physical therapy education programs offer a 3+3 format whereby you can take 3 years of targeted undergraduate schooling plus 2-3 years of advanced physical therapy courses, ending up with a Masterâs degree or Doctorate degree in physical therapy.