PhD Rehabilitation Science at University of Utah

Programme overview

The Rehabilitation Science PhD program prepares students to drive progress in rehabilitation by building expertise in research, teaching, and professional service.

Faculty: College of Health | Duration: 66 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 66 credit hours. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program will need to complete all courses in the program of study, successfully complete a qualifying examination, and a written and oral dissertation defense. These required credit hours are taken from five different core areas listed below. Specific coursework will be determined by the student’s advisory committee, with any changes or modifications subject to approval from the student’s supervisory committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Potential PhD students should contact a faculty member with a common research interest prior to applying to the PhD program, as students will only be accepted to the program under the mentorship of a faculty member. This, however does not guarantee acceptance into the PhD program. Applicants for admission to the doctoral program in Rehabilitation Science must be admitted by the Graduate School and the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Utah. Applicants should have a strong interest in research, teaching, and service in a rehabilitation-related field. Applicants should also have a master’s or clinical doctoral degree in an area related to the health sciences and rehabilitation (e.g., D.P.T., M.D., etc.). The exceptional student with a bachelor’s degree and compelling clinical/research experience in the health sciences will also be considered. Deadlines. Deadline for...

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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