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Rehabilitation Sciences

Rehabilitation Science (PhD)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
Duration

8 years (with approved credit transfer)
10 years (without credit transfer)

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Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
Duration

8 years (with approved credit transfer)
10 years (without credit transfer)

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No enrollment specialist is assigned to this program or its parent.

At a Glance

Stand on the threshold of new ideas and take the leap. Become a researcher, scholar or teacher through Pitt’s interdisciplinary PhD in Rehabilitation Science.

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.

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

September 15, 2024

Application Closes

May 1, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

8 years (with approved credit transfer)
10 years (without credit transfer)

Commitment

Full-time

Credits

72 credits total required to graduate (some areas of focus may require more credits)

Degree

Type of Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science

Applicants may enter their PhD program through any of these SHRS departments or programs:

  • Health Information Management
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Rehabilitation Science and Technology
  • Sports Medicine

Format(s)

On-campus

Applied Skills

Students will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of research activity across many patient populations within the PhD program.

Estimated
Program Costs

Student
Handbooks

Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Manual
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2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook
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Learn more about the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology

Related Programs:

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Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)
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Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)

No enrollment specialist is assigned to this program or its parent.

Learn more about the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology

Related Programs:

Female technician adjusting a prosthetic leg.

Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)
Students and instructors working on a powered wheelchair.

Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)

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Field Descriptions
Field of Study (Intended Major)

  1. Certificate
  2. Certificate - Hybrid/Online

Concentration
  1. Doctorate - Rehabilitation Science
  2. Doctorate - Physical Therapy - Entry-level DPT
  3. Master's Degree - Physical Therapy - Post-professional Master of Science
  4. Master's Degree - Health Informatics
  5. Master - Hybrid/Online - Health Informatics - Online
  6. Master's Degree - Dietitian Nutritionist Program
Term
  1. Fall - Spring - Summer
  2. Fall - Spring
  3. Fall
  4. Spring
  5. Summer
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