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Ph.D. Program in Rehabilitation Science

 

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

ADMISSIONS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED THROUGH FALL 2008

The deadline for which the application materials listed above must be received by the Program Director is February 1 for candidates requesting admission beginning in the Fall semester. Interviews are not required, but applicants who would like to discuss the program should call the Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. Program Office for an appointment (716) 829-3141 x120.

Application Information

Prospective students must apply online using a web-based interface.

Admission Requirements

The following materials must be submitted to the Admissions Committee for their consideration of your application for entrance into the Ph.D. Program in Rehabilitation Science:

1. Completion of the Online Application Form.
2. The online letter of interest (as part of the application) including a short biographical sketch, your clinical and research skills, and future professional goals, and your possible mentor. It is highly recommended that each applicant review the list of research interests of the faculty and make contact with potential mentors who have similar research interests.
3. Official transcripts from each college or university that you attended should be sent directly to the Program Director, Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. Program, University at Buffalo, 515 Kimball Tower, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214.
4. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken within the last four years. Official scores should be sent to Institute #2925, Department #618, or results may also be sent to the Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. Program, University at Buffalo, 515 Kimball Tower, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. Scores of at least 500 in "verbal reasoning" and "quantitative reasoning" categories and a score of at least 4 (out of 6) in the "analytical writing assessment" category are recommended.
5. Three letters of recommendation from your references addressing your academic and work abilities. Submit the forms that can be printed out from this site to the Program Director.
6. Application fee of $50.00, by online payment, check or money order payable to: University at Buffalo. Checks or money orders may be sent to the Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. Program, University at Buffalo, 515 Kimball Tower, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214.
7. An International Applicant Financial Form must be completed by all International Applicants.
8. A TOEFL exam is required for all non-English speaking International students and sent to Institute #2925, Department #44 or may also be sent to the Rehabilitation Science Program, University at Buffalo, 515 Kimball Tower, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. This exam must be taken within the last 2 years. A score of 550 or 213 (for computer-based test) is required.

 

 

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

ADMISSIONS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED THROUGH FALL 2008

The deadline for which the application materials listed above must be received by the Program Director is February 1 for candidates requesting admission beginning in the Fall semester. Interviews are not required, but applicants who would like to discuss the program should call the Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. Program Office for an appointment (716) 829-3141 x100.

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