Key information
- Duration: Full-time — 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
Overview
The Rehabilitation Science PhD program's interdisciplinary curriculum offers a theoretical understanding of rehabilitation science the study of physical, musculoskeletal, psychological and functional disorders in humans while the emphasis on research provides the practical skills needed to investigate key issues in the field.
You can investigate areas that are most significant to you through a faculty mentor match at the University at Buffalo.
Careers
There is a critical need for researchers and faculty in the areas of disability and rehabilitation and this program prepares you for both. In addition, advisement is available for those students who wish to pursue post-doctoral training.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research in Rehabilitation Science
- Theories and Mechanisms of Change in Rehabilitation Science
- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Research Design and Methodology for Clinical Problems
- Statistical Analysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 55
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:
- A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
- A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
- Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
- Letters of recommendation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 36,312 AUD / year (≈ 25,740 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,312 AUD / year (≈ 25,740 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 15,955 AUD / year (≈ 11,310 USD / year)
Living costs — Buffalo, United States
1,298–2,201 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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