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
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 60 months.
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