The purpose of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program is to educate/train doctoral students in the science of rehabilitation. This interdisciplinary program serves doctoral students in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and related fields. The program is designed for individuals to develop skills in teaching, research and service leadership in rehabilitation.
For admission to the PhD Program, you should:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in a field that can be applied to research in rehabilitation science;
- Have research and/or clinical experience in a rehabilitation related area;
- Be committed to scholarly work in rehabilitation science;
- Be committed to an interdisciplinary educational philosophy and training model.
Application Deadlines
FALL ADMISSION (i.e., coursework would start in August)
Fall is the primary admission cycle for the Rehabilitation Science PhD program. Most of our funding opportunities are tied to fall admission.” Priority will be given to applications completed by December 1st. However, applications received after December 1st will be considered for admission on a rolling basis pending available space and funding.
SPRING ADMISSION (i.e., coursework would start in January)
Students may also be considered for admission for the spring term based on funding and mentor availability. Priority will be given to applications completed by June 1st. If you are unable to meet this deadline, please contact the program.
The Rehabilitation Science PhD program is part of the University Florida Graduate School.
Please contact Laura Quintana with any questions on the admission process.