Rehabilitation Science, PhD

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.


RSD research with Dr. Fuller

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.

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.

Dr. Emily Fox, Intermittent hypoxia

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.

Dr. Sudeshna Chatterjee and Dr. David Clark using functional near-infrared spectroscopy to record cortical brain activity. Play Video

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