Program Overview

Rehabilitation Science PhD Program

The Rehabilitation Science PhD Program is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, a healthcare campus dedicated to fostering collaboration among students, researchers, and clinicians. The campus consists of three zones that promote collaboration and innovation: an education zone with remarkable facilities for training future physicians and other health professionals, a research zone with ground-breaking, internationally renowned research, and a clinical care zone with the University of Colorado Hospital and The Children's Hospital.

About the Program

The program is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. The University of Colorado has established a tradition of excellence in the educational preparation of physical therapists for over 70 years. The strong ranking is linked to superb faculty, location on the state-of-the-art Anschutz Medical Campus, commitment to the education of students, and a strong network of supportive alumni and clinical faculty throughout the Rocky Mountain Region and the country.

Admissions Requirements

Students seeking admission into the program should have an undergraduate degree or its equivalent. Applicants must have valid work authorization documentation to work in the United States. Foreign students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A baccalaureate degree in either a biological science, chemistry, physics, or engineering is recommended. Applicants are strongly encouraged to take an undergraduate-level biochemistry course.

• Eligible students receive coverage of stipend, tuition, and fees (including health insurance).
• To be eligible for such coverage, a student needs to be authorized to work in the United States.
• International students may apply; however, they will need to obtain the required sponsored student visa and will likely have to support their training costs (stipend and tuition).

Application Components

Applicants must submit the following:

• Online CU Denver Graduate School application
• One official transcript of all academic work completed to date
• A non-refundable application fee, $50 for domestic applicants, $75 for international applicants
• Three letters of recommendation
• TOEFL scores and financial support verification for international students
• A list of one-to-three faculty members with whom the student is interested in working

Important Dates

• Application Opens: September 1
• Application Closes: December 1
• Applicant Interviews: February 5 and 6
• Applicants notified of admission decisions: February - April
• Deadline for final decision: April 15

Research Areas

The program includes various research areas, such as:

• 3MAP Lab
• Howell Concussion Lab
• IMSL
• MOVE
• RESTORE
• SCIRL

Postdoctoral Positions

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus offers postdoctoral positions, providing a vibrant local bioscience community and support for postdoctoral fellows.

Institutional Overview

CU Anschutz is home to six schools and colleges:

• School of Dental Medicine
• School of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Colorado School of Public Health
• Graduate School

About Colorado

Colorado offers a unique environment for students, with 300 days of sunshine, 53 mountains over 14,000 ft, 42 state parks, 8 mountain ranges, 7 national forests, and 5 river systems. The Anschutz Medical Campus is 25 minutes away from Downtown Denver.