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Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science

The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science is a thesis-based program offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Entrance Requirements

For the MSc, the Facultys minimum admission requirements are a bachelors degree or a previous graduate degree in a rehabilitation discipline or related field with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

For the PhD, the Facultys minimum admission requirements are a masters degree in a rehabilitation discipline or a related field or an Honors BSc degree in rehabilitation or a related field with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency. Any one of the following is acceptable:

• a minimum TOEFL score of 100 with at least 25 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent;
• a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 on each test band;
• a minimum Pearson Test of Academic English score of 70, with at least 70 on each band.

Applicants must identify faculty member(s) within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine who have agreed to supervise them.

Applicants are also required to submit the following:

• three reference letters from members of an academic community who are knowledgeable about the applicants academic and research potential and capabilities;
• a current curriculum vitae; and
• a research statement describing the research interests discussed with the potential supervisor, the applicants academic, vocational or research background, and career goals.

The application deadlines are April 15 for Fall entry and September 15 for Winter entry.

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework

Students and their supervisors will develop a plan of study for the entire program and submit that plan of study for approval by the Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program Committee.

• At least one 3-unit graduate-level course in research analysis or research design
• Two 3-unit elective courses
  • Elective courses will be based on the students research interests and selected in consultation with supervisory committee
• REHAB 500 - Conducting Rehabilitation Research
• REHAB 512 - Issues in Rehabilitation Science

Thesis

• Registration in 900-level THES. Students will successfully propose, implement, and report their masters thesis research according to Faculty standards.

Professional Development and Ethics Requirements

Students are required to fulfill the GPS Professional Development Requirement and the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. Normally two years of study and research are needed to complete the degree program.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.

Courses

Graduate courses for Rehabilitation Science degrees and certificate programs can be found in Course Listings, under the subject heading Rehabilitation Medicine (REHAB).

Tuition and Fees

Masters and doctoral students who are accepted are encouraged to apply for internally available studentships or fellowships and for externally available awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and Alberta Innovates.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.