Rehabilitation Sciences (MSc)

Expected duration: 2-4 years

Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences program normally requires a total of 12 credit hours of course work, consisting of the completion of four 3 credit hour or half courses, in addition to the completion of a research-based thesis. Courses are selected with the approval of an advisor.

The thesis requires the completion of an original scientific study. Students are required to formally propose a topic and research, write and defend a thesis. There are supplemental regulations governing our program students should become familiar with.

Prior to starting the application process, applicants must contact potential advisors and find a College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty member whose research interests align with theirs, and is available and willing to act as advisor. 

When contacting potential advisors, the applicant should include:

• A description of the student’s background and area of research interest
• A current CV/resume
• Proposed timeframe for studying
• Copies of transcripts
• English language test scores (if applicable)

View  list of potential advisors

To qualify for admission to the Master of Science Rehabilitation Sciences program you must have:

• A confirmed faculty member from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences who has agreed to supervise you in the MSc program. If the applicant does not name a CoRS-based faculty member in their application, who has confirmed that they will supervise the student in the MSc program, the application will be denied.

• A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:

  • physical therapy
  • occupational therapy
  • respiratory therapy
  • or related discipline, such as:
    • kinesiology
    • biomedical engineering
    • exercise science

  with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Applications for the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences program are accepted for Fall and Winter entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• A confirmed advisor within the College of Rehabilitation Sciences prior to application
• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• Proof of English language proficiency, if required

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis.  Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

International applicants

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Program inquiries 

College of Rehabilitation Sciences
R106 - 771 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6

CORS.MSCRehab@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3897
Fax: 204-789-3927