How Many Years Does It Take for a Physical Therapy Program?

Question by George: How many years does it take for a physical therapy program?
I am a junior in high school (going to be a senior in fall 2012), and I am interested in physical therapy. I have a few questions. What are the different types of physical therapy programs? And how many years does the program take? I am very confsued on the different types. Like the BS degree, and the DPT degree, and stuff like that.. someone please explain

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Answer by Folle Amoureuse
6 to 7 years of full-time study.
“Physical therapists are required to have a postgraduate professional degree. Physical therapy programs usually award a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, although a small number award a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree. Doctoral programs typically last 3 years; MPT programs require 2 to 3 years of study. Most programs, either DPT or MPT, require a bachelor’s degree for admission, and many require specific prerequisites, such as anatomy, physiology, biology, and chemistry.”

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