Acceptance into the PhD program is very competitive. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and also the program. Please read the following carefully.
Requirements
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Agreement from a qualified faculty member eligible to supervise PhD students and a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies who is willing to supervise your research. |
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Completion of a recognized baccalaureate degree and a thesis-based master's degree in a health-related discipline such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Life Sciences or Social Sciences. |
| 3) | Academic excellence:
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Graduate Record Exam - GRE The submission of results of the General Graduate Record Exam (GRE) exam are required for students who have not graduated from a Canadian institution. |
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English competency Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to the PhD program are:
PLEASE NOTE: UBC now offers a special program for Chinese students wishing to take a PhD from UBC. The China Scholarship Council
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| 6 | Required documents. Please see description under Application Procedures |
Application Procedures
Deadlines:
Applicants to our PhD program should obtain, complete and submit necessary forms and transcripts according to the following deadlines:
| February 1 | to begin studies in September |
| June 1 | to begin studies in January |
Application Fees:
A non-refundable application fee is required, cannot be deferred and is valid for only one application year. The online application accomodates credit card payment via Visa or Mastercard.
Current Graduate Application Fees:
Canadians (and Permanent Residents) : (CDN) $91.80
International Applicants: (CDN) $153.00
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Applications will NOT be considered complete and will not be considered until all of the following documents are received by the School:
- A completed Graduate Studies application form.
- The non-refundable application fee
- Two copies of official transcripts from all college or universities attended (or in which one is currently enrolled). Note to International Applicants: The Faculty of Graduate Studies has very strict requirements for these documents.Transcript Information for International Students
- For current and former UBC students, you do not need to send in official transcripts for your UBC program as part of your graduate application package. However, please be aware that you are still responsible for submitting transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions that you have attended (e.g., exchange year, transfer year, etc.). These transcripts must be mailed directly by the registrar of the institution to the Program. If any transcript is not in English or French, an official translation must also be provided.
- Three letters of reference, all of which should be written by an individuals who have knowledge of the applicant's academic and/or research abilities. These letters must be mailed directly to the Program by the referees or they may be submitted online. These letters must be mailed directly to the school by the referees or they may be submitted online. Instructions for Reference Letters
Download the Graduate Student Reference Form.
PDF format Reference Form
Mail references and transcripts to:
% PhD Admissions- ATT: Sally Clark
Research Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
T-325-2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, B.C.
V6T 2B5
For information on Tuition Costs, please click on TUITION COSTS FOR PhD PROGRAM
Contact Information
For further information on the PhD program, please contact:
PhD Admissions
ATT: Sally Clark
Rehabilitation Sciences Research Graduate Program
Faculty of Medicine
The University of British Columbia
T-325-2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 2B5
Phone: (604) 822-7044
Fax:(604) 822-7624 or
Email PhD Admissions.
