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MSc Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Students develop competencies as Rehabilitation Scientists and apply theory, research design, and analysis methods to a thesis advancing this field.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: Thesis Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3 years Course-based Part-time: 1 to 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: January and September (Thesis) September (Course-based)  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Leadership, evidence-based practice and applied allied health research skill development; Orthopaedic musculoskeletal-manipulative physiotherapy specialization; OR best practice and knowledge translation; Childhood disability (and participation); Functional health with aging or chronic disease; Neuromusculoskeletal function and mobility (work, ability and participation)..

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Application information

Entry requirements

The MSc(RS) is a thesis-based program (full- or part-time) with a research focus on advancing the rehabilitation science field. Students develop knowledge and appraisal skills relevant to Rehabilitation Science and apply theory, research design, and analysis methods. Required credentials: 4-year undergraduate health professional degree program or other relevant program

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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