Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program

Application / Admission Process  

1. Individuals applying for admission must have a master’s degree (professional or post-professional) in communication disorders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or athletic training and be eligible for licensure or certification in one of the disciplines.

2. Applicants must apply to both the University of Kentucky Graduate School and the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program.

3. Application deadlines for admission to the program are as follows:

  • For Fall Semester admission June 1st
  • For Spring semester admission October 1st
  • For Summer admission March 1st
  • See the UK Graduate School website for Graduate School application timelines.

 

4. Applicants must submit the following materials:

  • Completed Application Forms for both the Graduate School and the Doctoral Program 
  • Application Fee
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended ( 2 copies each)
  • Official GRE Scores 
  • Official TOEFL score for international students
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Comprehensive resume
  • One-page essay detailing your professional goals and reasons for choosing the interdisciplinary program of study and your specific area of research interest.

 

5. Applicants will be asked to interview with faculty members as a part of the application process.

6. Because we believe that a successful doctoral experience depends on faculty guidance, an RHB Doctoral Program Faculty Member must agree to serve as an applicant’s primary mentor before an applicant can be accepted into the program.

Graduate School application materials are available:

www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/gsapplication.html

Application materials for the RHB program can be obtained by downloading forms using the links below or can be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies.

RHB application materials to download, print, complete, and mail:

Letter of Recommendation Form pdf (print 3 copies)
Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program Application pdf

For more information contact:

Patrick Kitzman, Director of Graduate Studies
Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
UK Charles T. Wethington Jr. Building
900 South Limestone. Rm. 214
Lexington, KY 40536-0200

Phone (859) 323-1100, ext 80580
Fax: (859) 323-8957
Email: phkitz1@uky.edu

Thank you for your interest in our Doctoral Program!