How do I become a physical therapist?

Since the mid 1990s, in order to be become as a physical therapist, most people must take 6-7 years of university. In Canada, after graduation a physical therapist takes a national examination that must be passed in order to become a licensed physical therapist.

Many Canadian universities are changing, or have already changed, to a Masters of Physical Therapy program. This means that you need a university degree in order to get into physical therapy. Some programs have not yet switched to the Masters Degree however they still require one to two years of university courses before getting into a four year physical therapy program.

A list of Canadian universities offering a program in physical therapy can be found at the following link: Canadian Physical Therapy Universities