Master of Science
Program Format
Delivery Format: Primarily In-Person
Enrollment Options: Full-time, Part-time
Standard Duration: 2 years or longer
Degree Length: 2 years
Fee Information
Fee Format: Program fee, payable each term
Full-time Program Fee Duration: 1 year
International Tuition Fee: Payable for up to 2 years, based on thesis-option rate
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research degree provides the skills and knowledge to design and implement research in diverse areas of rehabilitation science, and requires the completion and defense of a thesis. Graduates may hold careers in academia, government, the private sector, or self-employment.
This thesis-based program provides graduates with knowledge and skills to design, conduct and mobilize research in diverse areas of rehabilitation science, informing evidence-based practice to improve health.
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research does NOT prepare graduates to take the physiotherapy licensure exams; applicants who want to study to become physiotherapists need to apply to the MSc Physiotherapy program or the Combined MSc Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation Research program.
Individuals seeking enrichment for their professional development may also apply for admission to single graduate level courses, through the Special Student-Graduate Studies category as detailed in Section 5.7.7.
The School of Physiotherapy offers a Combined MScPT-MScRRPT program for eligible students with an interest in entry-to-practice Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research. This degree combination allows students the opportunity to obtain both degrees (MSc Physiotherapy and MSc Rehabilitation Research – Physiotherapy) in a period of forty months. Graduates may hold careers in clinical practice, clinical research, academia and research related inquiry through PhD studies. To be eligible for this intensive program of study, students must be admitted into both the MSc Physiotherapy and MSc Rehabilitation Research – Physiotherapy programs typically in the same application year. Please see information pertaining to these two programs for further information.