PhD in Therapeutic Science: Eligibility Requirements

Only those students who seek to obtain a Ph.D. degree will be admitted to the Therapeutic Science program. The Admission Committee will review each applicant’s preparation for doctoral-level work. An acceptable level of preparation must include basic training in statistics and design and completion of an empirical research study or thesis. If an applicant does not have adequate preparation for doctoral-level work, he or she must develop satisfactory research skills prior to formally entering the doctoral program.

The admissions review will also consider the fit between the student's research interests and the design and goals of the Therapeutic Science doctoral program. Applicants who qualify for admission will be required to investigate discipline-specific programs with which their interests intersect, and submit a rationale for why their research and career goals can only be met by the Therapeutic Science doctoral program.

In addition, the applicant's leadership experience and potential, potential to contribute significantly to knowledge generation and knowledge transfer through research, teaching, or service, and the extent to which the applicant's interests and goals correspond to those of the available faculty will be considered as part of the admissions review process.

To be considered for admission into KU's PhD in Therapeutic Science program, the following are required:

1. Degree
   A Bachelor of Science and a research-based Master's degree are required. Students with degrees in fields other than Occupational Therapy are encouraged to apply.
   
   Students with degrees from a university outside the U.S. may be considered provided they meet the requirements equivalent to those from a program in the U.S. as listed above.
   
   
2. Grade Point Average
   An overall minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0-scale) is required.
   
   Please note: Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the Therapeutic Science program, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.
   

International Students: An Applicant is considered an international student if they require a visa, or currently reside in the U.S. with non-immigrant status, or currently reside in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. TOEFL scores and a completed affidavit of support are also required for international students. KUMC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, ancestry or age. For additional information about the EEO/AA policies and procedures, see the EEO/AA section of the KUMC Faculty Handbook. or the KUMC Equal Opportunity Office website.

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