Overview
About the program
Work alongside some of the world’s premier research scientists and thought leaders as you create new knowledge. Immerse yourself in state-of-the-art laboratories and opportunities for mentorship. Share your passion for rehabilitation sciences with students who are eager to learn.
The mission of the PhD program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh is to advance the frontiers of knowledge underlying the practice of rehabilitation disciplines and professions through research, teaching, and professional development.
Programme Structure
You may enter the program through any of these SHRS departments or programs:
- Health Information Management
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Counseling
- Rehabilitation Science and Technology
- Sports Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Disciplines
Physiotherapy Kinesiology View 90 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- 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
- Completed GradCAS application
- An essay stating career goals, specific research interests and experience, and clinical interests and experience
- Three to five academics or work-related letters of recommendation (at least one academic reference must be included as well as a letter of support from the identified Research Mentor.
- A résumé, including work history, formal education, continuing education, licensing and certification, professional organizations, honors and awards, publications, presentations, and grants
- Transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended
- A course-by-course evaluation with GPA conversion for all higher institutions attended outside the U.S.
- At least one example of written work (class project, course assignment, publication for which candidate is first author, etc.)
Tuition Fee
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International
36172 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
36172 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
30290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 96 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Rehabilitation Science.
Available Scholarships
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