McGill University - Faculty of Medicine

Rehabilitation Science (M.Sc. Thesis)

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Program Information

School:McGill University - Faculty of Medicine
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Description:We offer both Master's and Ph.D. Programs in Rehabilitation Science. These post-professional graduate programs are designed for experienced, licensed clinicians with an Undergraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy or related fields who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in clinical research related to health and rehabilitation. With our interdisciplinary focus in the Graduate Programs, we are at the forefront of providing the skills and experience to training a new generation of health professionals to work in a broad range of academic, research and clinical settings.



This is approximately a two-year program designed for experienced clinicians who wish to expand their skills to learning about interdisciplinary research related to health and rehabilitation. The M.Sc. includes 16 credits of course work and a 29-credit thesis component. This program also provides the foundation for a Ph.D. Program and offers the possibility of fast tracking directly to our Ph.D. Program for those who meet the criteria.

URL:Rehabilitation Science (M.Sc. Thesis) at McGill University - Faculty of Medicine
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $4,991
National: $10,924
International: $12,600

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 74
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis)

    1. A B.Sc. degree or equivalent in Physical or Occupational Ther­apy or a related field from a university of recognized reputa­tion.

    2. Evidence of high academic achievement, equivalent to B standing, or a McGill CGPA of 3.0 (70‑74%).

    3. Prerequisite courses may be required in statistics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology, neurophysiology or other areas, depending on the student's anticipated specialization.

    4. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must sub­mit documented proof of competency in oral and written Eng­lish, by appropriate exams, e.g., TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the inter­net-based test with each component score not less than 20 (School requirement), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.0.

    5. The GRE Test is recommended for the following applicants: those who do not have a B.Sc. or equivalent from a Canadian university; those who have been out of university for 5 years or more. Only the General Test is mandatory. For consideration, students must obtain a minimum score of 550 in verbal and quantitative categories and a score of 3.5 to 4 in analytical writ­ing.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 20, 2022