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The University of Kansas
Overview
The University of Kansas / Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is located in Kansas City, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Rehabilitation science | |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Physical therapy |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 60 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Research project with paper |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
398
Applied
76
Accepted
62
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
192
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
99%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.17% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.56% |
| White or Caucasian | 82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.52% |
| Two or more races | 2.08% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
Gender
Male (39%)
Female (60%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Stroke rehabilitation and the effects on balance and coordination; deep brain stimulation and Parkinson's disease; peripheral neuropathies, pain and the effects of exercise; islet transplants for Type 1 diabetes; cardiac disease associated with diabetes |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 333,916 |
Location & Contact
Address
Mail Stop 2002
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States