1. Boston University
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  4. PhD in Rehabilitation Science in Human Movement and Adaptation

PhD in Rehabilitation Science in Human Movement and Adaptation

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Boston University

Program Overview

Research in the Human Movement & Adaptation concentration is concerned with the biomechanics of movement, the dynamics of coordination and control, and the processes of development, adaptation, and learning. The overall goal is to increase our understanding of human movement and motor development and to apply this knowledge to improve the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders in individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments. Research in this concentration also includes the development of new rehabilitation technologies such as inertial and gyroscopic activity sensors, powered exoskeletal devices, and foot orthoses

Program Key Stats

$55077 (Annual cost)



29 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed electronic application, Official Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Curriculum Vitae/Reume, Statement of Purpose (essay), Writing Sample, Interview, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Health Manager
  • Care Taker
  • Counsellor

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