Graduate Degree Programs Quick Guide
Boston University (BU) College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College offers a full range of programs and degrees with a clinical education component, and a foundation in basic and applied research in all the areas of health and rehabilitation sciences. Our learning environment fosters the development of the values, effective communication, and clinical skills that distinguish outstanding health professionals. The professional programs at BU Sargent College are the ones found in most rehabilitation and hospital settings, and our unique environment houses all of these programs under one roof, creating an unsurpassed learning experience for health professionals. BU Sargent College offers students a superior interdisciplinary perspective.
Cross-Registration
BU Sargent College graduate students may also cross-register for classes at any other BU school or college, and can take courses at Tufts University, Brandeis University, or Boston College through a reciprocal arrangement with these schools.
Degrees
- MSOT Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- MS Master of Science
- CAGS Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
- ScD Doctor of Science
- PhD Doctor of Philosophy
- DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
- OTD Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Application Requirements
- All applicants are required to take the GRE.
- Three letters of reference and all transcripts from previous institutions are required.
Check program-specific websites for specific application instructions.
Contact Information
We invite you to learn more about us by visiting. To schedule a visit, for questions about the application process, or for any other information, contact: Boston University; College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College; Graduate Admissions Office; 635 Commonwealth Avenue; Boston, MA 02215; Phone: 617-353-2713; Email: sargrad@bu.edu; Website: www.bu.edu/sargent
Degree Programs
Applied Anatomy & Physiology
schotlnd@bu.edu, 617-353-8449
Degrees:
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Focus: Cytoskeletal and muscle biology and pathophysiology, protein-protein interactions, cardiovascular physiology, and neuroscience.
Possible Career Paths: University teaching and research, and positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Audiology
matthies@bu.edu, 617-353-1983
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Focus: For students who have completed their clinical training and now want to pursue advanced work in hearing science, psychoacoustics, speech perception, and research methodologies.
Possible Career Paths: Academic and research positions in industry, and jobs in medical settings with an emphasis on research.
Nutrition
rdurschl@bu.edu, 617-353-7488
Degree
Master of Science (MS) (Nutrition, Nutrition—Dietetic Internship)
Focus: The role of diet in the prevention and treatment of human diseases.
Possible Career Paths: Hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice, athletic clubs/wellness centers, consulting to professional sports teams, corporations, restaurants, food companies, public health programs, and university teaching and research positions.
Occupational Therapy
MSOT: ot@bu.edu, 617-353-2729
ScD in Rehabilitation Sciences: wagenaar@bu.edu, 617-353-7533
OTD: kjacobs@bu.edu, 617-353-7516
Degrees:
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
ScD in Rehabilitation Sciences (ScD)
Focus: Enabling activity, performance, and social participation of individuals and populations with, or at risk for, disabilities.
Possible Career Paths: Schools, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, general hospitals, homes, outpatient clinics, private practice, community agencies, and university teaching and research positions.
Physical Therapy
DPT and tDPT: heislein@bu.edu, 617-353-7504
Degrees:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Focus: Focuses on rehabilitating physical impairments in the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems that lead to movement disorders and activity limitations.
Possible Career Paths: Schools/colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, institutions, home health agencies, sports medicine centers, private practice, and university teaching and research positions.
Rehabilitation Sciences
ScD in Rehabilitation Sciences: wagenaar@bu.edu, 617-353-7533
Degree:
Doctor of Science (ScD)
Focus: Evaluation, analysis, development, and modeling of function and disablement, rehabilitation and recovery, and aspects of human movement and activity performance.
Possible Career Paths: Academic and research positions, and advanced clinical practice in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Speech-Language Pathology
MS: egavett@bu.edu, 617-353-3271
CAGS: ksushi@bu.edu, 617-353-7539
PhD: matthies@bu.edu, 617-353-1938
Degrees & Certifications:
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Focus: Normal processes, disorders of communication, and development and implementation of programs for the communicatively impaired.
Possible Career Paths: Public schools, hospitals, nursing homes, early-intervention programs, universities, private practice, rehabilitation centers, special needs schools, and university teaching and research positions.
