Health and Human Sciences
Admission
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences develops scholars who, through their leadership and original research, will contribute to the knowledge base of health and rehabilitation sciences. Graduates will be able to be employed in universities, health care facilities and industries that focus on teaching others and advancing knowledge in health and rehabilitation.
Length of Program
The minimum requirements for the PhD are 90 credit hours of advanced study, of which up to 30 credit hours may be transferred from a student’s post-baccalaureate degree of study, as approved by the Advisory Committee and the University Graduate School.
The 90 credit hours for the PhD are distributed among the following four content areas:
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Core Curriculum – 15 credit hours
Research – 21 credit hours
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Concentration – 30 credit hours
Electives – 6 credit hours
Dissertation – 18 credit hours
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Theses and Dissertations: https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/handle/1805/1639
Admission Requirements
In order to be accepted into our PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences degree program, you must complete the admission requirements established for the Graduate School, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and when applicable, the Office of International Affairs.
- Completion of a post baccalaureate degree in health and rehabilitation sciences or in a health-related discipline from an accredited institution, or completion of a baccalaureate degree with professional experience
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on prior degree completion program. Cumulative GPA will be calculated on courses with grades which are recorded on official university/college transcripts.
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with your academic and professional performance
• Admission interview
• If applicable, a TOEFL score of Paper-based test: 500 or higher
Computer-based test: 213 or higher
Internet-based test: 79 or higher
- A personal statement (300 to 500 words) addressing: Preparation for research (examples include course work in research, engagement in research projects or grants, and completion of a master’s degree thesis)
Intended research focus
Learning objectives
Leadership potential
- Competitive GRE scores: Verbal section with a score of 153 or higher
Quantitative section with a score of 144 or higher
Analytical Writing section with a score of 3.5 or higher
Must be completed within five years before matriculation into the PhD program.
Required Application Materials
1. IUPUI Online Graduate Application for Admission and $60 non-refundable application fee. This must be completed by application deadline. For “Intended Program and Plan,” select the following:
- What type of degree do you intend to pursue? Doctoral/PhD
- Academic Program: Health and Rehabilitation Graduate
- Academic Plan: Health and Rehab Science PhD
- Are you applying to a dual degree program: No
- Term: Fall
- Recommendations: Enter a minimum of three
- Personal Statement: Upload Personal Statement
2. Official transcripts from all universities where courses were completed should be sent directly to:
IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Student Enrollment Services
Coleman Hall 124
1140 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
shrsinfo@iupui.edu
3. GRE general test scores submitted to IUPUI
Tuition
Information about costs of attending, tuition, financial aid, and scholarships can be found at https://shrs.iupui.edu/tuition-scholarships/tuition.html.
