Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science; Non-Thesis program focuses on evidence-based practice in rehabilitation science. The program provides exposure to methodologies for knowledge synthesis and for designing a research study in rehabilitation, and practical experience by participating in a directed project.
Required Courses (25 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POTH 610 | Research Methodology. | 4 |
Research Methodology. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Philosophy of scientific inquiry, principles of research design, and application of statistical techniques, focusing on research studies in health care and rehabilitation. | ||
| POTH 614 | Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Science. | 3 |
Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Science. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A selected topic of current research issues in rehabilitation science. | ||
| POTH 617 | Knowledge Synthesis in Rehabilitation Seminar. | 0 |
Knowledge Synthesis in Rehabilitation Seminar. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Seminars on key steps and processes involved in conducting knowledge syntheses. | ||
| POTH 628 | Introduction to Regression Analysis. | 3 |
Introduction to Regression Analysis. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Commonly used regression modelling approaches in the health sciences, linear and logistic regression models. Topics include: general concepts behind statistical model building, selection of appropriate model, preparatory descriptive analyses prior to regression modelling, fitting, interpreting and evaluating some linear and logistic regression models. | ||
| POTH 661 | Research Project 1. | 7 |
Research Project 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Independent work under the supervision of a full-time faculty member on research aimed at promoting evidence based practice and leading to a comprehensive report. | ||
| POTH 662 | Research Project 2. | 8 |
Research Project 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Independent work under the supervision of a full-time faculty member on research aimed at promoting evidence based practice and leading to a comprehensive report. | ||
Complementary Courses (20 credits)
20 credits of courses that pertain to the student's area of specialization; to be chosen from the School course offerings or other courses at the 500, 600 or 700 level with permission from the Graduate Program Director.