The Northeastern University PhD program in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares graduates to conduct independent and applied research, developing new knowledge to restore and maximize human functional capacity and wellbeing across the lifespan. Today, more than ever, there is a strong global need for innovative and translational research to improve the quality of life of all people in our communities. The program emphasizes core competencies in motor control and motor learning, movement measurement and analysis, knowledge translation theory, and the use of traditional and emerging technologies to meet this global demand.
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Students benefit from interdisciplinary mentoring by distinguished faculty, conduct innovative research that has real-world impact, and are trained in movement, rehabilitation, cognitive, behavioral, and communication science.
Application Materials
- Application
- Application fee – US $100
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended (All international applicants will need to provide a transcript evaluation from WES, ECE, or Scholaro.)
- Official GRE scores (optional)
- Personal Statement
- Your personal statement should discuss how your background informs your research interests. It should demonstrate how your training and experience motivates you to pursue a type of research. The type of research doesn’t have to be specific, but it should also not be too general (e.g. movement and rehabilitation sciences). Prospective students are highly encouraged to reach out to research faculty in the program with overlapping areas of interest.
- Resumé
- TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English