Degrees Offered
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Specializations
N/A (See program description for possible areas of emphasis)
Program Description
- Master of Science:The master of science degree in clinical and translational rehabilitation health science is open to those with a related science major interested in strengthening their core undergraduate major with advanced course work in research and rehabilitation science. A master’s degree may strengthen a pre-professional student’s application for entry into physical therapy, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy or medical school. A student may choose from three areas of emphasis for their degree: community wellness, sports medicine, including biomechanics, or performance enhancement. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available.
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- Doctor of Philosophy:The doctor of philosophy in clinical and translational rehabilitation health science builds upon the core competencies of clinical degrees (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical ethics and patient care) with course work in rehabilitation systems physiology, applied neurophysiology, statistics, molecular genetics and research methodology. Students gain extensive research experience in the exercise, rehabilitation and movement disorders research cores housed within the exercise science program and the Department of Physical Therapy. Research includes the use of EMG, motion analysis, biomechanics, isokinetic dynamometry, fMRI, body composition, bone mineral density, diagnostic ultrasound and acute and chronic exercise training to explore mechanisms of dysfunction and develop theories for restoring function in people with movement disorders.
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Application Requirements
- A curriculum vitae including work history, formal education, continuing education, licensing and certification, professional organizations, honors and awards, publications, presentations and grants.
- A personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing your purpose for applying to the program, your ability to successfully complete the program and your goals (short and long term).
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s academic, professional, clinical, personal attributes and potential for meaningful graduate study. At least one academic reference must be included.
- GRE scores. Required for master's applicants who are not part of the Marquette ADP program; required for doctoral applicants if their graduate/post-baccalaureate clinical degree was done at a non-U.S. institution or if their graduate/post-baccalaureate clinical degree GPA is less than 3.000. Waived for current Marquette applicants with GPA above 3.000 to the ADP.
- For international applicants only: a minimum acceptable score on the iBT TOEFL exam of 90 overall, with minimum section scores of 25 for listening and speaking, and minimum scores of 20 for reading and writing, or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
- Applicants may wish to submit one example of written work, such as a class project, course assignment, first author publication, grant application, etc. (optional).
- An interview with the admission committee is mandatory.
Application Deadline
Master's applications are due Jan. 1 of the year students wish to begin study; students typically begin their students in the summer term
Doctoral applications are due Feb. 15 of the year students wish to begin study; students typically begin their studies in the fall term.
Financial Aid
Research assistantships within the clinical and translational rehabilitation health science program are available to a limited number of doctoral candidates. Assistantships include a full tuition scholarship, stipend for living expenses, and subsidized medical insurance. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.
