PhD Rehabilitation Science at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The doctorate in rehabilitation science program is designed to prepare outstanding leaders who advance innovative interdisciplinary research in rehabilitation science. A major focus of the program is to advance the science of rehabilitation and to elucidate the scientific basis for the procedures and processes used in clinical practice. Areas of research include rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions, motor control and mobility, and health professions education.

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Health Professions› | Duration: 12 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Successful completion of the following courses meets the Research Skills requirement: Successful completion of the following courses meets the Responsible Scholarship requirement: Successful completion of the Residence Requirement prior to the semester the Oral Comprehensive Examination is scheduled. Successful completion of the following core courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for this program are submitted online. Detailed instructions on how to apply are available on the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training website. Students are admitted for the fall semester only. Applications for the fall semester must be received by February 1 for consideration. Admission Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required and must be documented by submission of official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred before entering the program.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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