Overview
To accomplish this, students are required to complete coursework and structured experiences in “Teaching and Faculty Leadership” and “Research.”
Key Features
- Students develop expertise in a specific area of concentration under the guidance of their faculty mentor by developing an individual plan of study that may include both coursework and independent study and by completing their dissertation research.
- Prior to admission to the PhD in Physical Therapy program from University of Miami, prospective students are required to identify a faculty member with research interests compatible with those of the applicant.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Role of Academic Faculty in PT
- Instructional Methods in Physical Therapy Education
- Teaching Practicum
- Theoretical Models in Physical Therapy
- Clinical Research Methods
- Applied Statistics in Physical Therapy
- Research Practicum
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Kinesiology View 90 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Every PhD student must take a written qualifying examination at the time that the student and the Chair of the student’s Supervisory Committee deem appropriate. Students can sit for the qualifying examination when they have completed their research practicum and all courses with the exception of an elective.
- The student must have a 3.0 GPA for all courses taken in the PhD program. The qualifying examination includes questions in four content areas: 1) Area of Concentration, 2) Teaching and Leadership, 3) Research, 4) Dissertation Specific Content.
Tuition Fee
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International
29052 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
29052 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Miami
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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