Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Ph.D. program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is based on a curriculum supported by research and teaching and faculty already in place at IUPUI. The minimum requirements for the Ph.D. are 90 credit hours of advanced study, of which 30 credit hours may be transferred from the student’s post-baccalaureate degree of study, as approved by the School Admissions Committee and the University Graduate School.

Accreditation:

Degree conferred through the IUPUI Graduate School

Eligibility Requirements:

•Completion of a post baccalaureate degree in health and rehabilitation sciences or in a related health care discipline, or completion of a baccalaureate degree with professional experience.
•Resume or curriculum vitae.
•A 300-500 word personal statement of learning objectives, research interest, and leadership potential.
•Three letters of recommendation.
•Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in any prior degree completion program.
•Competitive scores (minimum of 500 recommended) on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or better on the analytical writing section of the GRE, completed within 5 years before matriculation into the PhD program. Successful completion of a post graduate degree will waive the matriculation time period.
•Admission interview

# of Credits Required:

90

International Student Requirements:

•A TOEFL score of 550P, or 213C (or equivalent on the iBT version) is required for applicants who did not graduate from an accredited United States college or university, or whose native language is not English.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above