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PhD in Rehabilitation Science Program


Program Overview

Special funding opportunity for incoming PhD students

NIH-funded Training Program provides interdisciplinary training in translational research in neurorehabilitation. A stipend and training related expenses for up to three years will be provided.
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Faculty Award


Congratulations to Catherine Siengsukon, PhD, recipient of the Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation.

Applications

PhD in Rehabilitation Science program starts fall semester in August and applications for the program must be received by February 1 to qualify for the next class.
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The PhD in Rehabilitation Science program is designed to prepare suitably qualified individuals for leadership positions in research and academia. A major focus of the program is to advance the science of medical rehabilitation, and to elucidate the scientific basis for the procedures and processes used in clinical practice.

Areas of research emphasis include human and animal studies designed to (1) promote an understanding of the pathophysiology of injury, disease, functional impairment, and associated disabilities, and (2) espouse the rationale for therapies designed to alleviate impaired human function and related physical and mental disabilities.

The program is open to persons with a B.S. degree or its equivalent in any of the relevant sciences. Applicants to the program do not have to be physical therapists; however, each candidate is encouraged to have a broad background in biological sciences (including anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, biochemistry, genetics, and cellular and molecular biology), calculus and statistics.

It is expected that the equivalent of at least three years of full-time study will be needed to fulfill the requirements for this degree.

The PhD in Rehabilitation Science program is part of the KU Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. The department also offers the following programs:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) prepares new physical therapists for entry into the field. This 3-year program is full-time, and includes classroom, laboratory, research and clinical learning experiences.

Post-professional DPT program for therapists with PT degrees utilizes Web-based course technology. A degree in physical therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is required.

Our Mission

To prepare highly qualified, professionally adaptable educators and researchers, and to lead the advancement of rehabilitation science through innovative research, teaching, and service.