The purpose of the Rehabilitation Science Doctoral 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.
Concentration Areas
Each student completes coursework pertaining to Rehabilitation Science Application, Rehabilitation Science Teaching, Research Methods and Statistics, Rehabilitation Science Research, as well as specialized coursework in one of three concentrations.
RSD Concentration
Communication and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders Concentration
RSD Concentration
Disability, Health and Participation Concentration
RSD COncentration
Neuromuscular Plasticity Concentration
Admissions
The University of Florida’s Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program seeks candidates with a bachelor’s degree applicable to rehabilitation science research, professional or clinical experience in a related field, and a commitment to interdisciplinary education and scholarly work.
Learn more about our admissions process including how to apply, deadlines and funding your degree.
Why Choose the UF Rehab Science PhD Program
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Hear from RSD students who describe why they chose the program and how it’s preparing them for careers in research.
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RSD program director
Message from the Director
Learn more about program’s interdisciplinary approach, integrating health sciences, social sciences, and engineering to enhance human functional capacity across various conditions.
Student
Opportunities
We provide our students access to cutting-edge research, hands-on clinical experiences, and interdisciplinary collaborations designed to advance knowledge and innovation in rehabilitation science.
Rehabilitation Sciences
Our Alumni
Rehabilitation Science graduates are highly sought-after rehabilitation scientists and educators.
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Calendar
RSD Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 22
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Jan 29
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RSD Seminar – Developing a Career in Rehabilitation Research and Embracing the Unplanned – Dr. Mark Bowden
C1-011 Lecture Hall
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Feb 26
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Mar 12
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RSD Seminar – Dynamics of the upper airway- who are the players and what are the rules of the game – Dr. Teresa Pitts
C1-011 Lecture Hall
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Mar 27
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20th Annual NMPT Symposium
TBD
All Day
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar Series
Select Wednesdays, Aug. 28 – Nov. 13, 12-1 p.m.
These biweekly seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. The lecture series includes both local and external experts in rehabilitation-related research, with a primary emphasis on neuromuscular plasticity.