University of California, San Francisco - Rehabilitation Science

Rehabilitation Science

• Combined DPT-PhD Program Available: True
• Must be a PT to enroll: False
• Area(s) of Focus: The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, in collaboration with faculty from the Department of Physical Therapy at San Francisco State University (SFSU), provides a unique opportunity to study rehabilitation science. Our PhD in Rehabilitation Science program addresses the broader perspective of basic and clinical sciences in two research tracks: Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Biomechanics.
• Program Director: Richard Souza
• Website: http://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/rehabilitation-science-phd
• Program Email: RehabSciPhD@ucsf.edu
• Avg. time to Degree (yrs): 5
• Students Enrolled (total): 3
• Typical # Admitted / yr: 2
• 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: Student Pays Tuition and Fees – little or no funding support
• Policy for Funding Part Time Explanation: No part time students admitted
• Policy for Funding of Full Time PhD Student: Student Pays Tuition and Fees – little or no funding support
• Policy for Funding Full Time Explanation: