The PhD in Rehabilitation Science trains rehabilitation scientists to advance rehabilitation research and transfer new knowledge into practice and policy. The program is competency-based and covers rehabilitation theory, research design and methods, grantsmanship, scientific writing, knowledge exchange and translation, and teaching and learning strategies. Students choose a focus area: leadership, evidence-based practice and applied allied health research skill development; the Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal-Manipulative Physiotherapy specialization; best practice and knowledge translation; childhood disability and participation; functional health with aging or chronic disease; or neuromusculoskeletal function, mobility, work, ability and participation. The program combines coursework with a comprehensive portfolio and a thesis. Admission requires a master's degree in rehabilitation or a related field. Full-time completion takes four years, with a six-year part-time option, and students can enter in September or January.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree in rehabilitation or a related field. Applicants select one of six research focus areas: leadership, evidence-based practice and applied allied health research skill development; the Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal-Manipulative Physiotherapy specialization; best practice and knowledge translation; childhood disability and participation; functional health with aging or chronic disease; or neuromusculoskeletal function, mobility, work, ability and participation.
