Graduate programs in Physical Therapy are offered to help students get specialized education in evaluating and treating human body disorders that are caused by injuries, diseases and other physical or mental conditions. Students who graduate with a masters (MS) and PhD degrees in physical therapy are eligible to practice as physical therapists, human factors specialists, medical doctors, etc. In the mid 1990’s and earlier, PT was pursued as a bachelor’s degree. However, things changed by the end of the 1990’s and the bachelor’s degree was gradually replaced by a masters and doctorate degree in PT. There are currently a few variations on these two degrees that are being offered by accredited schools all across the country. Read more... ...