This interdisciplinary PhD programme trains students to conduct original research in rehabilitation sciences, covering the biological mechanisms underlying disabilities, social factors affecting access to health services, the development of interventions, and related policy analysis. The programme comprises 90 credits and is completed full-time over an estimated three years, combining coursework with a doctoral thesis carried out under the supervision of a faculty researcher. Most instruction is delivered on campus, with some courses offered in distance or hybrid format. The credential awarded is a Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) from Universite Laval. Applicants come from health sciences, humanities, social sciences, or engineering backgrounds, and graduates typically pursue research or academic careers in rehabilitation-related fields.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a research-based master's degree in rehabilitation sciences or a related field such as health sciences, humanities, social sciences, or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.33 scale. Holders of a professional master's degree without research methodology training may be admitted if their overall file demonstrates capacity for autonomous doctoral research. Applicants must secure a confirmed research supervisor before an offer of admission can be made, and must submit three letters of reference, a motivation letter, a research project outline, and a curriculum vitae. Non-francophone applicants must achieve a TCF score of at least 600/699 on the mandatory sections and at least 14/20 on written expression, completed within the 12 months prior to application, or equivalent coursework.
