पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

The DPT/PhD joint degree program integrates the professional DPT degree in Physical Therapy with the Ph.D. degree in Rehabilitation Science and clinical work experience. It is designed to offer outstanding non-clinician applicants the opportunity to pursue both degrees simultaneously. This accelerated program is intended to prepare highly motivated individuals for leadership positions in research and academia. Suitably qualified students wishing to take advantage of this option must declare their desire to be considered for the joint degree during the admission process. Students accepted into the program must fulfill the requirements of each of the two degrees to receive both degrees. It is expected that the equivalent of 4 -5 years of full-time study will be needed to fulfill the requirements for both degrees.

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

The program is open to persons with a B.S. degree or its equivalent in any of the relevant sciences. Applicants to the program do not have to be physical therapists; however, each candidate is encouraged to have a broad background in biological sciences (including anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology), calculus and statistics. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4 point scale in the last 60 credit hours of course work, satisfactory score in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), obtained within the previous five years, satisfactory score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), obtained within the previous two years (for international applicants only - see guidelines for TOEFL). Three letters of reference from persons familiar with the applicant's professional and/or academic abilities. In case of DPT Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or international university with equivalent requirements for the bachelor's degree. The degree must be completed before classes begin in early June.

योग्यता

विद्यावारिधि उपाधि

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

विभागको नाम

School of Allied Health, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science