Bachelors or Masters???

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I have been searching around for what I would like to major in and I have decided on Kinesiology. But before I fully commit I would like some advice on it. It is a good idea? Will I be able to get into PT school with it? Do I need a bachelor's or master's? And also would it be easier to get into PT school with a masters or would it be the same as if I just had a bachelors degree? Also just any advice that will help me out in the future.
 
lacylane4 said:
I have been searching around for what I would like to major in and I have decided on Kinesiology. But before I fully commit I would like some advice on it. It is a good idea? Will I be able to get into PT school with it? Do I need a bachelor's or master's? And also would it be easier to get into PT school with a masters or would it be the same as if I just had a bachelors degree? Also just any advice that will help me out in the future.
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Research the schools you want to apply to. I'd bet none have a graduate degree requirement. Also, it doesn't matter what you major in, what matters is completing the prerequisites for the program you want to apply to.
 
lacylane4 said:
I have been searching around for what I would like to major in and I have decided on Kinesiology. But before I fully commit I would like some advice on it. It is a good idea? Will I be able to get into PT school with it? Do I need a bachelor's or master's? And also would it be easier to get into PT school with a masters or would it be the same as if I just had a bachelors degree? Also just any advice that will help me out in the future.
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You only need a Bachelor's degree to apply. You don't need a particular major as long as you take certain prerequisites along the way. With that being said, Kinesiology is a pretty common major among pre-PT students.
 
Read the entrance requirements for a dozen or so PT schools that might potentially interest you and what you need to accomplish during undergrad will be explained to you.
 
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