Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Pittsburgh, United States
Disciplines
- Physiotherapy
- Kinesiology
Overview
About the program
Work alongside some of the world’s premier research scientists and thought leaders as you create new knowledge. Immerse yourself in state-of-the-art laboratories and opportunities for mentorship. Share your passion for rehabilitation sciences with students who are eager to learn.
The mission of the PhD program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh is to advance the frontiers of knowledge underlying the practice of rehabilitation disciplines and professions through research, teaching, and professional development.
Programme Structure
You may enter the program through any of these SHRS departments or programs:
- Health Information Management
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Counseling
- Rehabilitation Science and Technology
- Sports Medicine
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Completed GradCAS application
- An essay stating career goals, specific research interests and experience, and clinical interests and experience
- Three to five academics or work-related letters of recommendation (at least one academic reference must be included as well as a letter of support from the identified Research Mentor.
- A résumé, including work history, formal education, continuing education, licensing and certification, professional organizations, honors and awards, publications, presentations, and grants
- Transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended
- A course-by-course evaluation with GPA conversion for all higher institutions attended outside the U.S.
- At least one example of written work (class project, course assignment, publication for which candidate is first author, etc.)
Tuition Fees
- International: 54,938 AUD / year (≈ 39,122 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 54,938 AUD / year (≈ 39,122 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 44,248 AUD / year (≈ 31,510 USD / year)
Living costs
Pittsburgh, United States: 1,612-2,730 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for PhD students in Rehabilitation Science.
