University of South Carolina - Columbia - Rehabilitation Sciences Division of Exercise Science

Rehabilitation Sciences Division of Exercise Science

• Combined DPT-PhD Program Available: False
• Must be a PT to enroll: False
• Area(s) of Focus: Applied Physiology, Health Aspects of Physical Activity, and Rehabilitation Sciences.  Health insurance also covered for students in good standing.
• Program Director: Sheri P. Silfies, PT, PhD
• Website: https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/public_health/study/graduate_degrees/exercise_science/phd/index.php
• Program Email: silfies@mailbox.sc.edu
• Avg. time to Degree (yrs): 4
• Students Enrolled (total): 30
• Typical # Admitted / yr: 5
• Program Format (e.g. full-time, part-time or either): Full Time Only
• PhD Program Structure: Program is in the same department or division as the PT program in the institution
• Policy for Funding of Part Time PhD Students: N/A
• Policy for Funding Part Time Explanation: We do not accept part time students to enter into program
• Policy for Funding of Full Time PhD Student: Tuition, fees, and stipend always covered for students in good standing
• Policy for Funding Full Time Explanation: All full time PhD student have been funded using research grants, teaching assistantships, or clinical work.