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School of Health Professions : Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

Accreditation and Student Outcomes

KU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Details

KU Physical Therapy is one of five programs in the KU School of Health Professions ranked among nation's best graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report – release

Clinical Education provides students the clinical experiences that are essential for skill and knowledge acquisition in physical therapy.

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

KU's programs are nationally recognized for excellence as a leader in education and research in the field. The KU Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is located on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kan. In collaboration with The University of Kansas Hospital, students benefit from the opportunity to interact with a large number of health care professionals and leading researchers in real-world environments.

KU offers the following degree programs in the fields of physical therapy and rehabilitation:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) prepares new physical therapists for entry into the field. This 3-year program is full-time, and includes classroom, laboratory, research and clinical learning experiences.

Post-professional DPT program for therapists with PT degrees utilizes Web-based course technology. A degree in physical therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is required.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation Science prepares individuals for leadership positions in research and academia. A major focus of the program is to advance the science of rehabilitation.

News and Updates

KU Rehabilitation Science Student Receives Fellowship to Study Neurodegenerative Diseases

Biomedical Research Training Program Stipend Awarded to Junior Investigator in the Georgia Holland Research Lab

Research

KU is regarded as one of the premier research institutions in the country and researchers in our department are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in health care. Students not only have the opportunity to learn from accomplished clinicians, but from individuals who are striving to expand our knowledge base in a variety of health and science areas. To explore current research projects, visit a laboratory group site or browse individual research by faculty name.

Mission of the KU Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Kansas Medical Center is to further the profession of physical therapy through state-of-the-art education, research, and service at the local, state, national and international level. The department is committed to translational research that has an impact on physical therapy practitioners and on their clients. The department cultivates highly competent physical therapists, proficient faculty to meet professional workforce demands, and researchers in the field of rehabilitation to advance the science of health care.

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