Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or Hearing Sciences in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The core objective of any Ph.D. program is to train students to become independent researchers in their chosen field. At the University of Florida, doctoral candidates specializing in audiology, speech, language, or swallowing often pursue studies and research not just within our department but also collaborate with other campus departments such as biomedical engineering, dentistry, gerontology, linguistics, medicine, psychology, and special education, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of these fields. The curriculum also incorporates training in research design and analysis, equipping students with the skills to undertake innovative research that contributes to both foundational and applied disciplines. The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is dedicated to attracting, enrolling, mentoring, graduating, and assisting in the placement of students who demonstrate exceptional ethical and academic standards.
We collaborate with the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy departments through the Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. program, which offers three specialized tracks: Movement Science, Communication and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders (CSSD), and Disability, Occupation, and Participation (DOPS). While most students focusing on audiology or speech pathology research opt for the CSSD track, some may choose Movement Science. All Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. students complete shared foundational courses alongside specialized coursework tailored to their concentration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended should be sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions. Official transcripts do not need to be submitted for any coursework completed at the University of Florida.
International applicants must submit to the UF Office of Admissions an official copy in the native language of each transcript, mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate from each university or college attended, along with certified, literal (exact) English translations for documents not originally issued in English.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Letters of recommendation
The UF Rehabilitation Science PhD program requires a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation. We will accept up to 5 letters. However, the letters cannot be exchanged once submitted.
Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement/Professional Goals Statement) is an opportunity to learn more about your goals. For the Rehabilitation Science statement of purpose, please respond to the two questions below. Your response should not exceed 500 words. You can write your essay as a continuous narrative or use headings for each question.
GRE Scores (not required)
The Rehabilitation Science Doctoral program does not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for admission consideration.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
International applicants must submit to the UF Office of Admissions an official copy in the native language of each transcript, mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate from each university or college attended, along with certified, literal (exact) English translations for documents not originally issued in English.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Letters of recommendation
The UF Rehabilitation Science PhD program requires a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation. We will accept up to 5 letters. However, the letters cannot be exchanged once submitted.
Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement/Professional Goals Statement) is an opportunity to learn more about your goals. For the Rehabilitation Science statement of purpose, please respond to the two questions below. Your response should not exceed 500 words. You can write your essay as a continuous narrative or use headings for each question.
GRE Scores (not required)
The Rehabilitation Science Doctoral program does not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for admission consideration.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134