Successful applicants to the PhD program have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree that prepared them to focus on: functional limitations, pathology and impairment, and health services.

All applicants must:

• Demonstrate through previous academic work and related professional experience their likelihood of success in the Ph.D. program and research career
• Demonstrate potential for successful pairing with a faculty mentor and a team conducting research in the student’s area of interest

Our admissions committee will interview candidates and review:

• Scores on the GRE
• GPA (3.0 minimum required) in prior academic program(s)
• Personal Statement
• Relevant degrees or professional experience
• Professional letters of reference

Application Checklist

1. Completed university application.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (A minimum 3.0 GPA is required)
3. Three letters of reference from professional or academic who are familiar with your research aptitude. At least two of these letters must come from doctorally prepared faculty who have taught you in relevant coursework and likelihood of your academic and research success in a PhD program.
4. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) results (View official results)
5. Personal Statement
6. Information for International Students

Note: All above information must be received before an admission decision can be made. It is the applicant's responsibility to review the status of his/her application by viewing: http://www.musc.edu/es/application/progress.html

Application available
July 1st

Application deadline
Regular Cycle: July 1st, 2012 - January 4th, 2013

Interview dates
Late January

Acceptances offered
Mid February 2013