Okay, i want to be a physical therapist. I did some research and read that i needed a Bachelor's degree. Am i going to need a Master's degree or a Bachelors degree, what is the difference. and HOW MANY years of college and other classes is it going to take me? What is the salary? Basically i want to know everything?
2006-08-24 14:36:34 · 4 answers · asked by BabyGurl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
go to school!
2006-08-24 14:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by raychelle2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, you will need a bachelor's in Physical Therapy. It'll probably take 4 years, but some schools have programs that last a little longer. My brother went to the University of Connecticut for his PT degree, the program was 4 years plus a summer internship. He became a PT right away, then decided it would be good to get his master's degree. He did that part-time while working full-time (or close to full-time, I can't remember now). If you go to grad school full-time, it'll probably take 2 years, depending on the program. Part-time will take longer, of course.
Salary depends on exactly where you work - you might want to call up a PT department at your local university and ask them, especially if you don't plan on moving to another part of the country. I do know that PTs make good money, though.
2006-08-24 15:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bachelors takes 4 years and a masters takes 6 years. After this you must pass a state board exam to become a licensed therapist. Jobs are available at fitness centers, hospitals, nursing facilities, sports medicine...the higher the degree the higher the pay. Your main couses will be heavy on science and math
2006-08-24 14:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this web site. Maybe it will answer some of your questions.
http://www.uab.edu/uasom/research/html/pt.htm
2006-08-24 14:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by atwil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋