PhD Physical Rehabilitation Science at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Through coursework and participation in research, the Doctor of Philosophy program in physical rehabilitation science emphasizes the development of an individual's expertise as a researcher in rehabilitation science.

Faculty: Carver College of Medicine | Department: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy in physical rehabilitation science requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

The PhD program trains students to obtain positions as professors and researchers in rehabilitation science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations. They should have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 and scores at or above the 50th percentile for each section of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test. A minimum of two years of clinical experience may be considered highly desirable, depending on the research interest area. Application materials must include a complete Graduate College application form, test scores, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. Personal interviews are required of all applicants selected for consideration by the admissions committee. On-campus interviews are preferred, but telephone interviews may be substituted when necessary. Approximately 20 students are enrolled in the PhD program each year.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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