Overview

What you will study

Students in the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program at University of Kentucky have the unique opportunity to study with faculty from the different health professions offered in the participating institutions, such as athletic training, communication science and disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistants and health services research, and take courses from faculty specialized in these disciplines.

Distance technologies are used to deliver some portions of the program, thus making it more widely accessible. However, all classes are taken in real time and the program is not offered online.

Why choose a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences at UK?

The Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program at the University of Kentucky is among the few of its kind in the nation to grant a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences and has one of the highest percentages of students graduating within five years at the university.

The program includes 39 faculty and 45 full- and part-time students from diverse backgrounds and a range of clinical and higher education experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rehabilitation Sciences Theories and Applications through the Life Span

Critical Appraisal of Research in Rehabilitation Sciences

Research in Rehabilitation Sciences

Regression and Correlation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended ( 2 copies each)

Official TOEFL score for international students

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Comprehensive resume

One-page essay detailing your professional goals and reasons for choosing the interdisciplinary program of study and your specific area of research interest.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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