School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) was established in 1969 as the sixth school of the health sciences. The school's mission is not only to educate entry-level practitioners but also to prepare established clinicians to be leaders in their professions. SHRS strives to advance the theoretical knowledge underlying the practice of health and rehabilitation disciplines and professions through research, teaching, and professional service.
SHRS offers programs leading to the following degrees and certificates: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Clinical Sciences in Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Clinical Sciences in Speech Language Pathology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Philosophy, and advanced certificates in Assistive Technology and Disability Studies. Detailed information and requirements for these programs appear in the departmental sections or can be accessed via http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/Admissions.
Contact Information
- Office of Admissions
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- 4019 Forbes Tower
- 412-383-6558
- Fax: 412-383-6535
- E-mail: admissions@shrs.pitt.edu
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Admission
SHRS offers graduate and doctoral programs in a wide variety of health and rehabilitation science related disciplines. Each program has its own unique list of admission requirements. Below is a full list of graduate and doctoral programs offered at SHRS. It is encouraged to visit the SHRS website for a detailed explanation of each program requirements (http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/Admissions/).
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Communication Science and Disorders (MA/MS)
Coordinated Master in Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences:
- Health Care Supervision and Management
- Health Information Systems
- Neuromuscular or Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Rehabilitation Science and Technology
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Sports Medicine
- Wellness and Human Performance
Physician Assistant Studies
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Doctor of Audiology
Doctor of Clinical Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
PhD in Communication Science
PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Application Process:
Each graduate and doctoral program at SHRS has its own specific list of application requirements and instructions. We utilize various application portals for admission including the ApplyYourself Application Network, which is operated through the university, as well as various CAS portals (centralized application systems) which are unique application portals for specific professions.
The SHRS programs that utilize CAS are:
Communication Science and Disorders (CSDCAS https://portal.csdcas.org/)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (PTCAS http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx )
Master of Occupational Therapy (OTCAS https://portal.otcas.org/)
Physician Assistant Studies (CASPA https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login)
Prosthetics & Orthotics (OPCAS https://portal.opcas.org/ )
The remaining SHRS graduate and doctoral programs utilize the Apply Yourself Application Network
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Coordinated Master in Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences:
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Health Care Supervision and Management
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Health Information Systems
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Neuromuscular or Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Rehabilitation Science and Technology
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Rehabilitation Counseling
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Sports Medicine
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Wellness and Human Performance
Doctor of Clinical Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy
PhD in Communication Science
PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Admissions process for International Students:
SHRS is a globally diverse community with students from over 20 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Greece, India, Indonesia, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
As noted above, because each program has its own specific requirements, it is encouraged that international applicants review these requirements (including CAS programs).
In addition to general admission requirements, SHRS has specific requirements for international applicants which are noted below.
Application Deadlines
Academic Credential Evaluations
Verification of English Language Proficiency
Process of Issuing Visa Documents
International Student Financial Information
Graduate Programs
Graduate programs are administered through six SHRS departments:
Departments:
Communication Science and Disorders
Health Information Management
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Sports Medicine and Nutrition
Interdisciplinary PhD Degree:
A Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in rehabilitation science is offered through the interdisciplinary program and is administered through the Office of the Dean.
Department of Communication Science and Disorders
Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS) degrees in Communication Science and Disorders with areas of concentration in:
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Doctor of Clinical Science
(CScD) in Speech-language pathology
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Communication Science and Disorders with areas of concentration in:
Department of Health Information Management
Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with areas of concentration in:
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Master of Science degree (MS) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with areas of concentration in
Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition
Master of Science degree (MS) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with areas of concentration in
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