Rehabilitation Science (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; Thesis program focuses on interdisciplinary research related to health and rehabilitation. The program provides training in the use of methodologies for knowledge synthesis and for designing and conducting research studies in rehabilitation. A major component of the program is the development and implementation of an individualized thesis project in a specialized area of interest in health and rehabilitation (e.g., brain, education, global health, musculoskeletal, hearth and lung, mental health and pain).
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Thesis Courses (29 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POTH 696 | Thesis Research. | 2 |
Thesis Research. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| POTH 697 | Thesis Research 1. | 6 |
Thesis Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| POTH 698 | Thesis Research 2. | 9 |
Thesis Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| POTH 699 | Thesis Research 3. | 12 |
Thesis Research 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
Required Courses (10 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POTH 609 | Qualitative Research in Rehabilitation Science. | 3 |
Qualitative Research in Rehabilitation Science. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to qualitative inquiry in rehabilitation sciences. Emphasis is placed on prominent research paradigms, qualitative research methodologies, and qualitative research methods as they relate to research on topics pertaining to rehabilitation. | ||
| POTH 610 | Research Methodology. | 4 |
Research Methodology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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: this course is not currently offered. 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: this course is not currently offered. Seminars on key steps and processes involved in conducting knowledge syntheses. | ||
Complementary Courses (3 credits)
3 credits of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POTH 628 | Introduction to Regression Analysis. | 3 |
Introduction to Regression Analysis. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Or 3 credits of advanced qualitative methodology chosen from courses offered by the School at the 500, 600, or 700 level in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
Elective Course (3 credits)
3 credits 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.