Overview

The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences program at Boston University combines clinical training toward the DPT degree with PhD research training in the Rehabilitation Sciences.

This combined degree program gives students the tools and training to answer research questions with the potential to advance the profession of physical therapy and improve the health of society.

Learning outcomes

Program graduates will:

Enhance professional opportunities to design, implement, evaluate, and sustain innovative programs.
Advocate for occupationally just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities and societies.
Raise awareness of the profession to discover and expand opportunities for occupational therapy professionals in practice, education, and scholarship.
Contribute to occupational therapy literature and evidence-based educational material.
Impact global health issues.
Advance the professional reach beyond traditional walls, with a focus on community-based practice and emerging practice areas

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gross Human Anatomy
Clinical Medicine
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System
Musculoskeletal System
Integrated Clinical Experience
Neuroscience for Physical Therapy Students
Motor Control
Scientific Basis of Human Movement
Diagnostic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals
Neurological System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 42 other PhDs in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts
Standardized Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Observation Hours
Prerequisite Coursework
Minimum GPA
Interview

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Tuition Fee

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International

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.
National

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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