PhD in Rehabilitation Science at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada is a doctorate in Rehabilitation Sciences programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year (CAD 5,022 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Rehabilitation Sciences
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 5,022 / year
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, offered by the University of Alberta's Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, is a thesis-based research degree in which students develop an individualized program of study in consultation with a supervisory committee. Coursework totals a minimum of eighteen units, covering research analysis methods, electives aligned with the student's research area, and mandatory seminars, and candidates must pass a two-part candidacy examination typically completed within two years of entry before proceeding to defend a doctoral thesis. The program runs a minimum of three years and a maximum of six, with delivery described as hybrid and a residency requirement equivalent to two full-time academic years at the University of Alberta. Applicants generally hold a master's degree in rehabilitation or a related field, or an honours bachelor's degree with strong academic standing, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a faculty supervisor secured within Rehabilitation Medicine before applying; international applicants must also meet English-language proficiency requirements. The program suits students pursuing advanced research careers in rehabilitation science, including academic and clinical-research leadership roles.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree in rehabilitation or a related field, or an Honours BSc in rehabilitation or a related discipline, with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent two years of full-time study. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through TOEFL iBT 100 overall with at least 25 in each skill area, IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with no band below 7.0, or PTE Academic 70 overall with at least 70 on each communicative skill. Applicants must submit three academic reference letters, a current CV, a research statement covering their interests, background and career goals, and evidence that a faculty supervisor has agreed to take them on before they apply.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
