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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 47 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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