The MU College of Health Sciences offers a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science. This is an interdisciplinary, research-focused doctoral program designed to prepare students for careers in research, higher education, and organizational leadership in the health disciplines (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, health psychology, health science, public health, and health administration). Students may be working professionals, practitioners with a clinical degree who intend to pursue research-focused career opportunities, or they may be students who enter immediately after earning a bachelor’s degree. The program uses a mentorship-model in which students are accepted to work with specific faculty and to learn through hands-on research experience. Coursework is tailored to students’ research interests and crosses disciplines.
Health and Rehabilitation Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral | On Campus
Admission Criteria
- Fall Deadline: February 1
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 preferred
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Health and Rehabilitation Science Program
The following items must be uploaded to your Graduate School online application:
- Transcripts
- English Proficiency Exam results (international students only)
- Three letters of recommendation
- A curriculum vitae or resume
- 500-word personal statement/statement of interest
- One example of scholarly work
- Faculty Interest, identifying 1-3 faculty members (built into the Graduate School online application)
Note: An interview is required for admission to the program.
Elizabeth Kelley
Director of Graduate Study
phone 573-884-6705
place 510 Lewis Hall
Rose Hayden
Departmental Contact
phone 573-884-6705
place 510 Lewis Hall
Integrative Health and Well-Being Coaching, Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate | 100% Online
Degree Dependent: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Integrative Health and Well-Being Coaching prepares students to become effective, board-eligible health and wellness coaches. The program emphasizes evidence-based coaching strategies, an understanding of clinical systems and their needs, interdisciplinary learning, and applied practice experiences. Courses are delivered fully online through a combination of asynchronous modules and synchronous live sessions. Applied practice experiences support students pursuing NBHWC, IBC, or emerging clinical coaching credentials. Students may complete the certificate in two to three semesters, depending on enrollment status.
It is currently available to enrolled MU graduate students in related disciplines, including Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Nursing, Education, and Social Work, as well as to post-baccalaureate professionals seeking specialized training in health and wellness coaching. Admission is subject to approval by the program director.
Certificate website: In development