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How do you become a physical therapist? What colleges are best at physical therapy programs? I was wondering what is required to become a physical therapists. For example degrees, internships, licenses etc. Also is there some colleges that have better than normal programs for physical therapy?

Does the University of Central Florida have pre-physical therapy programs? Or undergraduate programs for physical therapy? All I see is "Doctorate of Physical Therapy". I can't just jump into a Graduate program right?

best physical therapy programs in the northeast? im interested in becoming a physical therapist, and i want to know which colleges in the northeast united states have good programs. im interested in majoring in either physical therapy, exercise science, or kinesiology. i would like to go to college in new england, new york, new jersey, maryland, washington dc, pennsylvania. delaware or virginia preferably.

What are some good colleges for physical therapy programs? I want to become a physical therapist and i was wondering if anyone knew any good colleges with a good physical therapy program. Please post a link to the college website so I can take a look at it. f.y.i. i am looking for colleges that are more towards the east coast, but i would like suggestions for colleges in the west coast too. Thanks!!!

Physical therapy programs for children with cerebral palsy in northwest uk ? My 2 year old daughter has cerebral palsy which affects her legs and arms ,she is happy and playfulas any other 2 year old but she is restricted physically as she cannot sit unaided , she does attend a group once a week but i think she needs to concentrate on physical therapy i have found programs such as brainwave in the south but does anyone no of anything similar in the northwest merseyside cheshire area?

i have a question about physical therapy programs? i'm seeing alot of 3+3 programs where you get a degree in something else like exercise science and then enter the doctor of physical therapy program. another i've seen is to get your bachelors degree in physical therapy in 4 years and then a 3 year dpt program, and some are a 3 year bachelor degree pt and 3 year dpt.. which one would be the best route and is the 3+3 in something like exercise science just as good as the 7 year program?

Does anyone know any 6 year physical therapy programs at any colleges or universities? I am a senior this year and I am going to be a physical therapist. I know there are schools with programs that you can go into during your junior year at college and come out of school in 6 years with a degree. Some collegs I know are SLU and WVU but I'm looking for a school in the south. Any help?

Which website has a list available of the physical therapy programs in the United States? I would like to become a physical therapist but do not know which college would be the best one to attend. I already have a Master Degree in another profession. I live in New York. Would be very grateful if you would kindly let me know which colleges are the best ones to complete a physical therapy degree and also which website I could see the list of physical therapy programs available in the United States. Please email me at kassova10@yahoo.com. Thank you. Marina

Information on Pre-Physical Therapy Programs? How would this aid me to become a Physical Therapist? I need some information on this! Im interested in becoming a physical therapist just need help if that would really help me.

Where can I find Physical Therapy Intern Programs or volunteering for high school students in WV? Where can I find Intern programs and volunteering for physical therapy when i'm a junior in high school?

Are physical therapy programs hard to get into? If they are what do I have to do to get it? What do I have to do to have a good chance of getting in?

How competitive are graduate Physical Therapy programs? I'm interested in knowing how many applicants there are to each program, and how many are accepted.

What are some universities in NY that has good physical therapy programs? Any genuine answers appreciated.? I am currently enrolled in a community college in Texas and hoping to move to NY in Dec 2009.

i need help finding all the undergraduate physical therapy programs in the US basically i need a list of all the best colleges with a physical therapy program what i mean by undergraduate is that it is a program that a person out of high school can apply for i dont care if its a doctorate or masters or anything like that

How hard is it to get accepted into a Doctor of Physical Therapy program? I am currently in a pre-physical therapy program in college, and would like to know what kind of GRE score and GPA that would be required to get accepted into an average program ( In Oklahoma there are two accredited programs at Langston University and Oklahoma University Health Science Center). 10 points to the best answer! Thanks!

What are some undergraduate degrees can I get in order to get into a physical therapy graduate program? I want to get into a physical therapy program but I need a Bachelors degree so I was wondering if anybody could help me by giving me a list of programs. What if I got a Bachelors in Nursing? That is what I will do if that works for me but a list of other degrees will help alot.

Anyone know of a university with a good nursing or physical therapy program? I want to become either a nurse or physical therapist, but I'm having trouble deciding where to go to college. I need to find schools with good nursing or physical therapy programs so I can figure out where I should go. Help please?

What is a good major to take before going into a physical therapy program? I am going to become a physical therapist, and the courses available in Nebraska are all graduate programs, so what could I major in and get my Bachelor's degree in prior to entering the physical therapy programs

Which colleges/universities offer Doctor of Physical Therapy programs? This is what I want to do. How do I do it?

Anybody know of Physical Therapy programs in PA that have high "first pass rates"? I heard that Duquesne University had 100%. What about Arcadia University? Is is really not a 'challenging school'? I'm a junior in high school. Any other advice will be great.

What school has the better Physical Therapy program? I'm trying to decide between Saint Francis University and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. I know they both have good accelerated Physical Therapy programs. I tried asking the schools directly about their ranking but they weren't exactly straight with me. Saint Francis has some information on their site, while University of the Sciences doesnt. I have to send my deposit in May 1 so I'm starting to feel the pressure. Any insight is greatly appreciated

are there any accredited physical therapy assistant programs in chicago/illinois? or are there any in schools in lansing, tinley park, joliet, etc?

Are there any online programs for Physical Therapy Assistant? looking for information on online programs for Physical Therapy Assistant I know there may be one or 2 classes that may have to be hands on because of learning the exercises and techniques, but he's working full time and I'm already in school so we're looking for him to do as much as possible through an online program then possibly take the other few classes at one of the local colleges or medical facilities (whichever is needed)

Does Georgetown University have a physical therapy program? I want to become a physical therapist and I love the D.C. area. I was wondering if Georgetown University has a physical therapy program because i can't find it on their website but when i type it into google it comes up as a physical therapy school. If it does not have physical therapy, are there any other schools in the area that have physical therapy programs?

how strict are direct pharmacy and physical therapy programs? because i have a 3.4 gpa. is that enough? also im a junior and im taking hard classes. mostly honors and soem gifted and talented. the bad part that is worrying me is that i have a d in trig. is that going to affect me getting in? will colleges not accept me after looking at this d? the colleges ill apply to are northeastern, usp, umiami, and utexas. are this schools strict?

pre-physical therapy programs? what are some colleges that have good pre-physical therapy programs or athletic training programs. preferably some place warm on the east coast :)

Physical Therapy Programs Okay so i will be a Senior in high school this year and have some questions: I've been looking at going to Oklahoma University. 1. How long should it take to get just your B.A.? And then how many years after that to get your Masters? 2. Is it mandatory that i go to a PT school before i sit for my license exams, or can i get my Masters at the same college i got my B.A. and then sit for my license exam? 2. If anyone has gone through the program at OU, any info on how the classes are, as in how rigorous or tough they are? 3. Last one, anyone who has gone through the Physical therapy program at all (at any school) any advice or help with figuring this stuff out? Thanks in Advance

question about physical therapy programs (college)? i was looking at ithaca colleges 6 year program which is a b.s./d.p.t program. my sister is at ithaca right now and is completing a program no longer offered to new freshman which is a b.s./m.s/ and a transitional 10 week d.p.t program. im just wodnering if not getting my masters in pt is a good idea? should i still look to get it? any advice you have on physical therapy programs would be much appreciated! im looking to stay in the northeast.. i would like to get my masters and doctorate if i do pursue pt

What are some good universities for physical therapy? I live in PA and am going into my junior year of high school. I am thinking about schools like Temple and University of Delaware. Can anyone tell me how those schools physical therapy programs are and any other good programs out there in the US?

How do you go about becoming a physical therapist?What colleges in Chicago offer physical therapy program? My best friend is interested in becoming a physical therapist.She has been to 2 community colleges here in Chicago to see if they offer the physical therapy program but unfortunately they don't. How does one go about becoming a physical therapist? What colleges/schools in Chicago or in the suburbs offers a physical therapy program?

What would be a good degree for someone to obtain prior to entering a physical therapy program? I am a college student who is interested in becoming a physical therapist. I have read that students need to obtain a bachelors degree before being accepted into a physical therapy program at a university. What I am wondering is this. Would it be possible to be accepted into a physical therapy program if I first obtain a degree in something completely different like interior design or multimedia art? In other words, does what kind of bachelors degree you have matter when applying to a physical therapy program if you have taken all of the preliminary science classes? Thanks for any answers!

How hard is it to get into a physical therapy program? I want to do my undergrad at University of Illinois becuase i have always wanted to go there, but I am afraid that after 4 years when i apply to a physical therapy program elsewhere, that i will not get in. How many people usually apply and how many people actually get in? I was thinking of maybe applying to governor's state.

What can help me get into a graduate Physical Therapy program? I am in college, and majoring in pre-physical therapy, but don't know if I have what it takes to be competitive in getting acceptance to a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. What can I do to make myself more marketable to a DPT program?

Online courses for physical therapy assistant programs? i would like it to be night classes, 2 year, two or three days a week, and be CLOSE to toledo ohio or adrain mi.

Does Georgetown University have a Physical Therapy program? I want to become a physical therapist and I love the D.C. area. I was wondering if Georgetown University has a physical therapy program because i can't find it on their website but when i type it into google it comes up as a physical therapy school. If it does not have physical therapy, are there any other schools in the area that have physical therapy programs?

Is it typically easy to get into a physical therapy program after getting a bachelors in athletic training? Mostly, will I have enough free credits to get the prereqs for physical therapy or is the program pretty much packed full of what I'll need for athletic training?

What is the job prospectives in the field of physical therapy and what about Doctor of PT program? Thanks.? My son graduated from a very prestige university with the a degree in science. Can't find a job so far even he is willing to sell himself short. He is thinking of going back to school for Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Any suggestions.

What kind of GPA do you need to get into a physical therapy program? I have a 3.2 H.S GPA, & I will be starting volunteering at a nearby hospital every weekend. With this in mind, do I have a chance of getting into a pre-physical therapy program at Loyola or NIU?

What is the best thing to major in if I want to apply for a physical therapy program? I am a high school junior and I want to know what is the best thing to major in if I want to go into the physical therapy program. Anyone know?

What programs are there for Physical Therapy assistants in Michigan? Also, are there any transitional programs? PTA to a Physical Therapist?

Physical Therapy Assistant Programs- Philadelphia? Hi. I am currently a rehab tech (nurse tech basically) and was thinking about becoming a physical therapy assistant. I'm currently looking for any programs in the Philadelphia region. Anyone know of any? Thanks!

Does anyone know of any mainland colleges/universities offering both nursing and physical therapy programs? My boyfriend and I both live in Maui, Hawaii. We are also attending Maui Community College. We are looking into mainland schools, but want to find a college/university offering both a nursing program, and a physical therapy program. We are looking to finish most of our prerequisites here, but attend a new school in the mainland for better oppurtunities in the fields we are going into.But we would like to remain going to the same school as eachother. If anyone could help, that would be much appreciated. Thankyou. I hope to receive some answers! =)

Which New York (Manhattan or Brooklyn) schools offer Physical Therapy programs? I am starting from scratch.? Basically I have a degree in marketing and want to change professions. But all I see everywhere is Graduate PT programs. I just want to go to school and study PT from scratch.

I want to know how strong the University of Mary's (Bismarck, ND) Physical Therapy program is. Is it good? I am considering going to this school for their physical therapy program but want to make sure that I am choosing a strong program.

What and where are some good physical therapy schools or programs?

Are there any physical therapy schools in Hawaii? I was wondering if there are any physical therapy programs in Hawaii.

Is Wilmington College in Ohio a good college to go to for Athletic Training and Physical Therapy? I want to go to college at Wilmington, but I'm not sure if they have a good Athletic Training and Physical Therapy programs.

Is the physical therapy program in El Paso a good school? What about it do you like and should I go there? I am considering applying for the Physical Therapy program in El Paso and would like some input from someone who either went to the school or knows someone who went to it.

Undergraduate Majors for a career in Physical Therapy? I've been thinking about majoring in Physical Therapy, and I was wondering what the typical undergraduate major is. Should I be looking for Pre-Physical Therapy programs? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

what are some universities that provide riding programs and have pet physical therapy? being that it's time to start looking at colleges, i was wanting to continue with equine sports, and i also would like it to be part of my career, which is why i would like to work on pet physical therapy... i know that a friend of my family has a dog that goes through it often, and it seems like a better alternative to the veternary schooling, i'd rather work on rehab than the actual blood.

How difficult is it get into Boston universitys physical therapy program? Im interested in majoring physical therapy so i want to know how difficult is it get into the Sargent College at Boston University.

Is NYIT university good for a physical therapy program. ? I am planning to apply to physical therapy program in NYIT. Is it good or not? why ?

How are my chances for getting into Purdue's pre-physical therapy program? Im a junior with a 3.2 GPA. I have 150 service learning hours(i dont know, maybe colleges look at that) & i've been on varsity soccer my entire high school career. I would like to major in pre-physical therapy at Purdue. I know I still need to take the sat/act, but as of now, how are my chances looking for getting into Purdue?

What bachelor's degree would best prepare you got a Physical Therapy program? I want to get my masters in physical therapy after I get my bachelor's degree. But what should my major be?

I have a question about majors before going into a physical therapy program!? Okay. I'm looking at colleges and I mainly want to do Sports Medicine once out of college. And I'm not really sure what major to go into. I was thinking of going into Athletic Training then into a Physical Therapy program after that four year program. Any physical therapists or other people have any suggestions?

Is it possible to get into a physical therapy school if you have a degree in sports medicine? I want to kown if its is possible to get a degree in sport medicine and then go to graduate school to get a physical therapy degree. I want to go to DePauw and get a sports medicine degree with a minor in athletic training and then go to Indiana to get a physical therapy degree. Could I get in or do I need to go through a physical therapy program? Thanks for any help you can provide.

How do i prepare for a career in physical therapy? If i plan to be a physical therapist and want to apply to a PT graduate school, during undergraduate school, do i major in physiological science, or take a pre-physical therapy program if the school offers it, or are the two the same?

How long does it take to get a Doctorate in Physical Therapy? Can I get a Master's in biology & then go into a Physical Therapy Program to become a DPT?

Athletic training degree good for getting into physical therapy school? I am currently planning on majoring in Athletic Training in college, and I was wondering if that would be a good major for getting me into a master's physical therapy program? If not athletic training, what other majors would be good to prepare me for a career in physical therapy?? Thanks!

What are some colleges in New York with a physical therapy progam? I live in Oregon and I want to be a Physical therapist for kids when I'm older. But the only college in Oregon with a Physical therapy Program Is Pacific University. My dad lives in New York so Im hoping if I don't get accepted at Pacific I can go to New York and go to college there and stay with Him. I'm just trying to keep my options open. Help?

what do you have to do to get a doctorate in physical therapy? Do you first get a bachlers, then a majors, then finaly a doctorate? Do you need the majors degree? What should i do to grantie i get into the physical therapy program?

what college offers physical therapy program? Does san diego state offer physical therapy program? i really wanna go there but is there anywhere else?

What college 2 go 2 for Physical Therapy? I live in California, and I want to become a physical therapist when I graduate from high school. The problem is, I don't know of any colleges that have a physical therapy program!

What is the best physical therapy program for me? Senior in high school, im looking to become a physical therapist within 6 years. Many colleges offer 3+3 Dpt program. I'm looking for a good, cheap college experience in the Northeast.

does the university of tennessee- knoxville have programs for physical therapy? i know you cant major in PT as an undergrad, but will UT get you prepared for it and does UT have a grad school for PT?

What college/university has the best/most respected Physical Therapy program? ? I'm a senior in high school and I want to major in physical therapy. I'm looking mainly at schools that offer the 3/3 program like Marquette, Ithaca and UVM. Does anyone know which schools are the most respectable? But not just 3/3 programs, graduate schools too.

is there any community colleges in the inland empire that offer physical therapy programs?

What is the best college to go to if you are planning on attending a physical therapy program after college? I want to become a physical therapist but I don't know where to get my bachelors... I live in texas, and this is eventually where I would want to practice.

What are some schools around the U.S. that have exceptional Physical Therapy programs?

How hard is it to get into a Physical Therapy School? Is it like Med School?? Looking to become a licensed PT after graduating college. I'm getting ready to start my freshman yr. of college and i was going to enter the Pre-Physical Therapy program at my college... what is the difference in Med School and PT school? Eventually my career goal is to become a PT or an Ortho Surgeon and I want to work with a college team... any suggestions/comments would be appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

What are some good references on the physical therapy assistance program? I am going into the physical therapy assistance program this fall and would like to get a head start in the field. Can some one tell me some good books, websites, magazines, or places to learn more about the subject. Thanks.

How to become a Physical Therapist after going to a 2 year program for physical Therapy assistance? I start taking a Physical Therapy Assistance program Aug. 18th at my local community college and was wondering what all I would have to do to become an actual Physical Therapist AFTER doing the 2 year program? Will I just have to transfer to a 4 year college after taking the program, or is there much more to it than that?

Which physical therapy grad schools are the best? Hi! This summer I will finish all of my physical therapy prerequisite classes and am now volunteering with 3 physical therapists. I know I am applying to Pacific University for a doctorate in Physical Therapy, but would like to apply to maybe 4 schools just to be safe. Does anyone have suggestions of schools that are known for their physical therapy programs? I am interested in any city/state in the US.

What are the prerequisites I need to take before entering a physical therapy program? what are the classes i really need to take?

A physical therapy school that accepts 85% of qualified applicants? I just read on APTA.org that the University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts 85% of qualified applicants into their physical therapy program. Is this a typo?

Grad school versus Medical School for physical therapy? Right now I'm at Rutgers getting my Bachelors in Exercise Science and later planning to get my doctorate in Physical Therapy. I was told I can go to either med school or a grad school with a physical therapy program. Which is more advisable and is there a significant advantage to go to a med school versus grad school or vice versa?

how hard is it to get into the physical therapy program at uconn? i would like to apply to uconn for pt or nursing.. how hard is it to get into both?

how hard is the physical therapy assistant program? I was wondering if anyone has done the physical therapy assistant program, and how hard is it. Also how hard is it to pass the final exams. : One more thing, is it hard to find a job in the PTA field.

is there a good physical therapy program in austrailia? a friend of mine wants to move to austrailia. to study abroad...but has no idea what the schooling is like. so im doing a little research for her!

I have an interview with the Physical therapy program. What could be potential interview questions.? I have an interview with the Physical therapy program. I would appreciate any help. I would like to know what could be potential interview questions they might ask, except for Why you want to be a PT. Thanks guys

can you find an example of physical therapy admissions essay or something similiar? I need to turn in an essay on why I would make a good physical therapist and why I should be allowed into a physical therapy program. The essay needs to be 1 page/single space. I'm just haveing a mental block at the moment. I was wondering if anybody had an example of something similiar to this essay. I just need a something to get me started in the right direction.

Wut are the prerequisites for enrolling in a 3 year physical therapy program, for ppl in chicago.? Wut pre-course work do u need to have done in order enroll in the 3 year DPT program in....lets say UIC (chicago). universities dont tell u online so ill be attending a seminar in a couple of weeks. Can some1 tell me from experience or if u happen to know this. For ppl who've been through this wuts the evaluation criteria they look at? Thanks a bunch.

How is the army physical therapy program?

What do I need to get on my GRE to get into a Physical Therapy graduate program? Graduated in 2005 with a B.S. in Biology and a 2.85 GPA for my last 60 hours (cumulative is an embarrassing 2.5). For the past year and a half, I've been working in the Gulf of Mexico as a Marine Biologist but its not as fulfilling as I thought it would be. Anyway, I know most schools want a 3.0 GPA, but how well do I have to do on the GRE to have a chance? Any other things that might help?

physical therapy? Im a freshmen at a junior college and I know my dreams are to study physical therapy. Im studying for a degree in biology. Can some people who have studied into the therapy program tell me what it is like. Is there any other good degrees that could also give me my prerequisites? what is the program like? what is the job like everyday?

I want to join the Physical Therapy Program in the Air Force but it is full is that possible?

Does Marshall University have degree programs in Physical Therapy? Will I be able to get a Masters degree.?

I am debating between Texas Tech and UTMB for their Physical Therapy program.? Can anyone let me know the pros/cons of each school? What school would you recommend to go to, why? Thanks in advance.

top physical therapy programs?

the first school to offer programs for physical therapy assistant?

Physical Therapy Assistant Programs in TN? I am looking for a PTA program in or near Tn. I know that Vol State and West Ky Comm College offer them but I was looking for others. Does anyone know where I can find these?

what are some schools with a 5 year physical therapy program? schools have to be in the new england and mid-atlantic regions thanks for your help!!

What colleges offer a physical therapy program/major? eastern states preferrably.

how do I find the best physical therapy program in Chicago for sciatica?

does the University of Georgia have a physical therapy program? can it be taken as a major and is it on their athens campus? thanks yall!!

What does an undergraduate student have to do/take to be accepted into physical therapy program?

is there any way i could go for physical therapy program without getting science prerequisites.? i have a bachelors in business administration. so no science courses. i dont want to go for college for 1 more year for science prerequisites. my gpa is 3.83 and i can manage to directly go for the program.. i m very good in studies. can someone out there guide me please?