Doctoral Degree in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences

Who is this program for?

The Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD program is designed for individuals who aspire to become leading researchers, scholars, and educators in their respective fields. This program prepares graduates for academic, industry and other careers focused on advancing science in the rehabilitation and health sciences through innovative research, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students perform research that culminates in a dissertation in areas such as therapeutic interventions, health policy, and rehabilitation and health outcomes to improve the lives of individuals.

Program Overview

The mission of the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD program is to fulfill a leadership role in addressing the rehabilitation and health needs of individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through research, education and service. 

Students in the program have the unique opportunity to study with faculty from the different health professions offered in the participating institutions, such as athletic training, communication science and disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistants and health services research, and take courses from faculty specialized in these disciplines. Distance technologies are used to deliver some portions of the program, thus making it more widely accessible. However, all classes are taken in real time and the program is not offered online.