Buffalo,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Rehabilitation Science in Buffalo United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY
University at Buffalo, SUNY
|
Buffalo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,990
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The PhD program in Rehabilitation Science features an interdisciplinary approach, delivering both theoretical knowledge about rehabilitation science—the examination of physical, musculoskeletal, psychological, and functional impairments—and hands-on research training to address critical challenges in the discipline. Tailor your academic journey by focusing on the rehabilitation science specialties that align with your interests.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- Previous research experience. A research graduate degree in a rehabilitation-related discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required; other graduate degrees and bachelor's degrees will be considered with research experience.
- GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Before you submit your online application, ensure that you have all of these supplemental materials ready. All application materials must be submitted online.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Personal statement. Include a personal statement about why you want to enroll in the program and the specific area within the broad discipline of rehabilitation science that interests you most.
- Research statement. Include a research statement that describes your research experience and your plan for research within the program. In this Research Statement, you must also include your preference for faculty research mentor, with a statement of your mutual research interests and rationale for this decision. This is a mentor-match application process – any student admitted to the program must have a faculty mentor who has reviewed their qualifications and is interested in the applicant being a part of their lab research for the duration of their PhD program.
- Three (3) professional recommendation letters from individuals who have worked closely with you and have considerable knowledge of your academic and/or research performance.
- Academic transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities must be uploaded into the application system. If you are admitted to the program and choose to enroll, you will then be asked to submit official copies of all transcripts prior to matriculation to:
 - University at Buffalo, Rehabilitation Science Department, 501 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14215.
- NO GREs REQUIRED.
- International applicants have additional required materials as outlined in the separate section below.
- WES transcript:  Applicants receiving a degree from a college or university located outside of the United States must submit a formal course-by-course full evaluation of all non-US transcripts from a third-party verification organization such as World Education Services (WES), which converts international transcripts to grades comparable with the U.S. system of grading.
Passport biographical page: Submit a copy of your biographical page (with picture) from your passport.
Tuition
USD
24,990