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Rehabilitation Research (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Gain skills and knowledge to design and implement research in diverse areas of rehabilitation science. In this program, you’ll develop the ability to design and implement research in diverse areas of physiotherapy, the knowledge necessary to integrate evidence-based assessment and treatment in physiotherapy, and valuable teaching experience in physiotherapy and related areas.

Faculty: Health  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

Prepare for a career in the fields of research, health, science, physiotherapy, and medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Combined MSc Physiotherapy/ Rehabilitation Research To apply for the MSc (Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy) degree, candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. In addition, applicants must hold a university degree in Physiotherapy, or in a related area of study. Students registered in the program will be expected to obtain a minimum of 24 credit hours as follows: Nine credit hours are obtained via required courses. A minimum of an additional three credit hours of elective courses will be selected based on the individual program of study approved by the Supervisory Committee. PHYT 5590.03 Measurement and Instrumentation (or equivalent as determined by the Supervisory Committee) Three credit hours in Research Design or Biostatistics

Domestic applicants: CAD 14,199 a year (2026). 2026-27 Graduate Studies Masters fee schedule, programme fee per year (full-time, Canadian citizens/permanent residents). Tuition only: excludes mandatory incidental, auxiliary and society fees. Non-Canadian master's students pay an additional internation Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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