Rehabilitation Science

    Rehabilitation Science

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,684 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023
    Rehabilitation Science

    About

    Rehabilitation Science

    The PhD program in Rehabilitation Science is a specialized curriculum in orthopedics & clinical biomechanics. The curriculum is an interdisciplinary endeavor of the departments of Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.

    Please review the details regarding our newly revised program. Please contact Dr. Ben Kivlan at (412) 396-5545 or by email with any questions you might have regarding the program.

    Mission Statement

    The Mission of the PhD program in Rehabilitation Science at Duquesne University is to prepare outstanding Orthopedic/Sports Medicine rehabilitation practitioners to become leaders in their respective fields as educators and scholars who are capable of completing and communicating unique independent research that contributes to the advancement of their profession.

    Graduates of the program will be prepared to initiate a career in academia.

    The Duquesne University Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to advance research in rehabilitation sciences. With a focus on evidence-based practice, students engage in cutting-edge research and collaborate with expert faculty to contribute to the field of rehabilitation science.

    Disciplines

    John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Complete Your Application

    All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

    International Students

    If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

    Application Deadlines

    Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

    Credit transfers

    Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
    The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

    Rehabilitation Science
    Duquesne University
    Duquesne University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Pittsburgh

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