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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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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 Fee

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International

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months.
National

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12991 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Iowa City

1187 - 1841 USD /month

Living costs

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