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
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Kinesiology View 47 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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 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

39122 USD / year

≈ 39122 USD / year
Out-of-State

39122 USD / year

≈ 39122 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31510 USD / year

≈ 31510 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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