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Physical Therapy Bachelor's Degrees

Do you have a passion for helping people and an understanding of sports injuries? If so, you should look at getting a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. This is a four year program that will allow you to work directly with people to help them recover after injury. Some people use their physical therapy degree to assist the elderly, while others focus on athletes who get injured from their sport of choice. In either case, helping people is the number one priority of this degree program and the career that follows it.

There are many different schools nowadays that will actually allow you to get your bachelor’s degree in physical therapy right online. You can do so at places like Ashworth College, Penn Foster Schools, or Stratford Career Institute. The program will still take the same amount of time and cover the same set of courses, but it will be attended right on your home computer.

Once you pick a school to go to, you can start taking the actual courses for your degree. There is a surprising amount of science courses for students getting their bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. This is because the degree is partially a medical study as members of the work force must determine what the best form of treatment is going to be for patients. Then they must also learn the proper ways to administer it.



Top Physical Therapy Schools

      
  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • BS in Health Science
    • BS in Heath and Wellness
    • BS in Health Care Administration
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    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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  • Globe University/MSB

    Gain the tools you need for success at Globe University.

    Programs

    • BS in Health Fitness Specialist
    • BS in Health Care Management
    • AAS in Health Fitness Specialist

    Location: Online

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  • Walden University

    Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

    Programs

    • B.S. in Health Studies - Self-Designed
    • B.S. in Health Studies - Health & Cultural Diversity
    • B.S. in Health Studies
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • South University Online

    South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.

    Programs

    • Health Sciences (BS)
    • Healthcare Management (BS)
    Location:
    Savannah: 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah GA 31406-4805
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  • Independence University

    Independence University is your proven partner with over 30 years of distance education delivered right to our students.

    Programs

    • BS - Health Services Management
    • BS - Completion in Respiratory Care with Clinical Practice Concentration
    • BS - Completion in Respiratory Care with Management Concentration
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    Location:
    Salt Lake City: , Salt Lake City UT 84101
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  • Grand Canyon University

    Grand Canyon University is currently offering programs through our Online Campus in our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship.

    Programs

    • BS Health Sciences: Prof. Development & Advanced Patient Care
    • B.S. in Health Care Administration
    Location:
    Phoenix: 3300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85017
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • B.S. in Health Administration - Health Management
    • A.A. in Health Care Administration
    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College.

    Programs

    • BS - Health Services Management
    • AS - Medical Office Administration
    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
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  • Baker College Online

    Earn a Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate for less at Baker College Online.

    Programs

    • Bachelor of Health Services Administration
    Location:
    Lisle: 550 Warrenville Rd, Suite 101, Lisle IL 60532
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  • Keiser University

    For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

    Programs

    • Medical Assisting, AS
    • Health Services Administration, AA (Online)
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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