Application Process
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 1
PLEASE NOTE: Submission of earlier applications are strongly encouraged.
Application Fees:
- Domestic applicants and green card holders: $50
- International applicants: $60
Instructions for Completing the Application
Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was received can be mailed to:
UAB Graduate School
LHL G03, 1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0013
Prospective students may apply at any time during the year; students can begin program courses in the fall or spring semesters. Applications are submitted online through the UAB Graduate School. All admissions documents (test scores, transcripts, immigration documents, WES, etc.) must be sent to the UAB Graduate School. Use code 1856.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically by choosing University of Alabama at Birmingham - Graduate Admission or using the email
Requirements
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Admission Requirements
- Each application will be reviewed by the Admission Committee to identify individuals with strong commitment and aptitude to perform research related to Rehabilitation Science, along with strong academic preparation and professional-leadership potential.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in occupational or physical therapy, engineering, exercise science, neuroscience, medicine, nursing, or other health related professions.
- Recommended minimum GPA 3.0 on of 4.0 scale in all previous coursework.
- Interview with faculty that shows passion and commitment to research and professional growth in Rehabilitation Science.
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Application Requirements
- Three strong evaluation references, with at least one from a research lab mentor and one from an academic source.
- Written essay providing evidence of appropriate goals of study, professional growth and commitment to research, with special emphasis on interest in research that is being conducted at UAB.
- Submit official TOEFL test score to the UAB Graduate School (for international applicants only). Institution code: 1856.
- Request one (1) official transcript from each postsecondary institution attended. Transcripts are to be mailed by the issuing institution to UAB.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, please contact William Reed, DC, PhD at