Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
Starting May 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027

Language

English

Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 81
PTE Academic: 68
IELTS: 7

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Overview

Graduates who complete the Physical Rehabilitation Science program from The University of Iowa are prepared for academic appointments that emphasize research, scholarship, and teaching.

They possess:

theoretical and scientific knowledge to perform basic, applied, or clinical-level original research that leads to scientific presentations, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and competition for extramural funding through scientific grant writing;
breadth of knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanic, neuroscience, or motor control specialty areas as they relate to impairment, functional limitation, and disability; and
theoretical and practical skills required for college or university teaching at the professional entry and advanced graduate levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement
Seminar in Rehabilitation Science
Scientific Writing in Rehabilitation Science
Teaching Practicum
Scholarly Integrity/Responsible Conduct of Research
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 81
PTE Academic: 68
IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General 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.
Applicants whose first language is not English must score at least 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Acceptable scores for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Duolingo English Test (DET) also may be submitted.
Application materials must include a complete Graduate College application form, test scores, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International: 46,238 AUD / year
Out-of-State: 46,238 AUD / year
Domestic (In-State): 19,509 AUD / year

Living costs

Iowa City, United States: 1,675-2,597 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Physical Rehabilitation Science

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA, USA

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Physical Rehabilitation Science

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA, USA

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits