PhD Therapeutic Science at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Therapeutic Science is an interdisciplinary doctoral program involving faculty across a variety of departments and schools at KU. This program is part of a growing trend to provide interdisciplinary doctoral-level training addressing issues related to disability. The doctoral program in Therapeutic Science is administered through the Department of Occupational Therapy Education in the KU School of Health Professions.

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Health Professions› | Duration: 18 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Successful completion of a written qualifying exam after three semesters or 18 credit hours Successful completion of the University’s Research Skills and Responsible Scholarship requirement prior to scheduling of the Oral Comprehensive Examination. Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours including core courses, dissertation related coursework and interdisciplinary content coursework.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications to this program are submitted online. Detailed instructions on how to apply are posted on the program website. The program is administered through the Department of Occupational Therapy Education. Applications are accepted year-round with priority given to applications received by December 1, with enrollment in course work typically beginning the following fall semester. Admission requirements: A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required and must be documented by submission of official transcripts 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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