How Long Does it Take to Become a Physical Therapist

In this video we'll answer the question 'how long does it take to become a Physical Therapist?' For a full look at what it takes to become a PT, take a look at the article below:

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[eddiel]

Awesome video. Informative and brief. Thank you!

[rafaelamota]

Thanks for the video! Great information!

[anthonyspeer]

Do you do one on one advising sessions with people interested going into physical therapy? (Meaning give advice on how to strengthen application, prerequisites, etc?)

[KMehrdoost]

Hi there
I am 28 years old and hold a bachelor degree in physical education(from Iran) and now I studying Medical Rehabilitation and Health Care Management (in Georgia & in EN) and my concentration in Musculoskeletal disorder ... also I hold a Reflexology massage therapy and I am coach too...
But my point is become a Physical Therapist... and I prefer get this degree in countries like Canada or Australia...
So according to your experience what should I do

Glad hear about you

[shreyab]

Hello thank you for the video, I've actually done my Bachelors in Microbiology from India is it possible for me to get into DPT?

[priyankadhameliya]

I really hope I get a reply from you ..its very imp for me to know whether dpt or masters in physiotherapy is better for me....Im doing my bpth from india

[josem]

I know you need atleast a masters to become a professor but does anyone know if I can become a Kinesiology instructor at a community college with a doctor of physical therapy degree ?

[cimarronMC]

Unfortunately I didn't know what I wanted to do out of highschool, BUT it's never too late. This is what I want to do, and I'm going to work as hard as I can, taking courses year round, doing all I can to get it done as soon as I can.

[afreenahmed]

is it hard? And what we study in Physical Therapist?

[sarahhhh._.]

hello, hope you answer!!
there are a couple of colleges that have a program where you study 4 years to earn bachelor’s in physical therapy
can you be a physical therapist after it? or it is obligatory to get the doctorate of 3 years?

[tundra]

So I can’t just get a bachelors and be done?

[DonavonFarmerYo-zkuw]

Do I have to go to four college to become a physical therapist?

[vishparmar]

Hey Tim, I’m kind of on the same path as you. I have masters in accounting. So if I choose to pursue dpt. It’ll take 3yrs?

[shanaliesuraweera]

Is it possible to work as a pt with a bachelors degree and then complete your masters a few years later

[priyankapillay]

Hey..I am from India.. currently doing my bsc in clinical nutrition and dietetics..was thinking bout a Dpt or a physiotherapy pre-reg msc... could u pls help me out with this...m I eligible for dpt (abroad) after bsc in clinical nutrition and dietetics.

[thecreepout]

So i hope this question doesn't come off as dismissive of all the hardwork, studying, financial commitment, & time that professional physical therapists put in. But say you're someone who's a little older.
Maybe feels like 6-7 years to achieve the academic credentials is a little too long at this stage in life, & doesn't want to incur such a huge student loan debt. Are there any positions in the physical therapy field that might only require a 2 year degree or trade school certificate? Some way i could be involved helping physical therapists while at the same time working with patients?

[estefanileyva]

I don’t know what todo. I did a 4 year college Criminal Justice Associate but I really would like to come a physical therapist. I feel I am told to start all over

[marvinguz]

Do you think someone should become a pta before a pt? Please respond🙏🏽

[TuanNguyen-yndt]

I have a bachelor degree in philosophy and now I want to become a physical therapist, how long does it take?

[grizzz]

Hi, I'm hoping you notice this..


I am 100% sure that I want to go into physical therapy. I'm currently a junior in high school at 17 years old. My grades haven't always been that great especially not in middle school but I know that this is what I have my mind set on. I don't think I care to much about what college I get into, I just wanna meet the requirements of my state (RI) to become a PT. We're obliviously 2 incredibly different people so i ask is the work behind it worth it??? And do you think that HONESTLY I could get through it??