PhD programs
There are a growing number of programs available for persons interested in gaining research training that focuses on issues related to neurologic disease and rehabilitation. The list below includes names of institutions who have such programs that include physical therapists as potential mentors.
A more complete listing of PhD programs related to physical therapy can be found on the APTA website
PhD programs related to neurologic rehabilitation
- Boston University, Rehabilitation Sciences
- New York University, Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy
- Northwestern University School of Medicine, Movement and Rehabilitation Science
- Ohio State University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Temple University, Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy
- Oregon Health and Science University, Neuroscience
- University of Delaware, Graduate Program in Biomechanics & Movement Science
- University of Florida, Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Disabilities Studies
- University of Iowa, Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Kansas Medical Center, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Maryland, Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Miami, Doctor of Philosophy Program in Physical Therapy
- University of Minnesota, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Developmental and Rehabilitative Sciences
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Human Movement Science
- University of Pittsburgh, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Southern California, Biokinesiology
- Washington University in St. Louis, Movement Science Program