Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc in Rehabilitation

The MSc in Rehabilitation is a postgraduate program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to specialize in the care of individuals with neurological conditions. This program is tailored to provide comprehensive education and training in rehabilitation, enabling graduates to become leaders in their field.

Program Details

• Award: Masters 90 ECTS
• Delivery: Hybrid Part-time 2 years
• Next Start Date: September 2026
• Program Description: The MSc in Rehabilitation is designed for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses working across hospital and community settings. It requires 1.5 days' in-person attendance per module, with the remainder of the content delivered online.

Program Structure

Year 1 Modules

• Clinical Neuroscience
• Translating Evidence to Practice
• Leadership and Management Essentials
• Neurorehabilitation
• Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
  • Additional elective modules include:
    • Stroke Rehabilitation
    • Ageing
    • Physical Activity and Health Behaviour Change in Clinical Populations
    • Paediatric Neurodisability
    • Understanding Pain*
    • Therapeutic Exercise* *MOD5 Therapeutic Exercise and MOD6 Understanding Pain must be selected together and are only available as elective modules for physiotherapists.

Year 2 Modules

• Advanced Research Methods
• Dissertation

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Education: Deepen expertise in neurological conditions, ageing, rehabilitation, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
• Flexible Hybrid Delivery: Designed for working professionals, blending online modules with manageable in-person sessions.
• Real-World Application: Apply advanced management strategies, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the evolution of rehabilitation care.

Why Study the MSc in Rehabilitation?

• Hybrid Delivery: Designed for busy clinicians, with asynchronous online lectures and one live online module. In-person sessions focus on practical, hands-on learning.
• Experienced Faculty: Learn from educators and clinical leaders with years of experience teaching and researching in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological conditions.
• Career Progression: The curriculum supports clinicians in developing clinical specialization and research skills, aiming for senior or clinical specialist roles in rehabilitation.
• Mentored Research: Undertake a small-scale research project or thesis with mentoring support in Year 2, developing critical research skills applicable to clinical practice.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Addresses the needs of clinicians in hospital and community settings, allowing direct application of learning to practice.
• Professional Recognition: Prepares graduates for professional roles demanding high expertise in rehabilitation and equips them for leadership positions.

About RCSI

• History: Established in 1784, with over 240 years of healthcare education excellence.
• Alumni Network: Join a global network of over 35,000 healthcare professionals making an impact in over 100 countries.
• Rankings: Ranked number one in the world for UN SDG 3 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025.

Why Study at RCSI?

• Flexible Online Learning: Minimizes disruption to work-life commitments with interactive and flexible online healthcare programs.
• Global Networking Opportunities: Become part of an international learning community and multidisciplinary alumni network.
• Expert Faculty: Learn from leading academics and expert practitioners committed to inclusive and dynamic learning environments.
• Research-Driven Education: Integrates the latest research and innovation into every program, offering case-based and research-driven education.