Best way to pursue Physical Therapy Degree, but have a Bachelor of Arts.?

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I am currently in the Army, but I might be getting out due to a medical condition. My doctor mentioned me getting med boarded. 
 
I currently have a B.A. in Political Science, but after being in I find myself wanting to help people. I have chemistry and biology under my belt. But would I be looking at a lot of schooling to pursue a second degree (guessing the sciences) to focus on eventually becoming a physical therapist? Does anyone have any suggestions or informative websites

Simpson G. · Accepted Answer

You'd have to return to college and take the PrePT courses, which will be similar to PreMed. You shouldn't have to complete a BS or anything. 

You'll want to review the admissions requirements for the PT schools you are considering to see if your previous bio and chem classes have expired. The college may also require you to retake them if it's been a number of years. 

Surprisingly, a good portion of the PreMed coursework is often found at a CC, so if you don't have a GI bill or anything, you might be able to save money taking the basics there and then transferring to the university for the upper division stuff. 

You will take the appropriate admission test. For PT, I can't remember if it's a specific PT related test or if it's a GRE. 

Good Luck!

bey · Answer

I dont understand in case you'd be as knowledgeable as a PTA because PTA artwork below the course of PT and their understand-how ought to no longer want to be as in-intensity as a PT. The earnings huge type from Bureau of exertions statistics shows that there is a huge hollow too. you realize, there's a masters in occupational treatment too...

TedEx · Answer

Physical Therapy is a Master's program.


Why don't you google several colleges that offers PT programs, and see what their requirements are??

Most State universities offer PT programs.

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