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  • What to expect as a learner: Online info session (March 10th)

    Ready to take the next step? Register for our next online information session. Read More

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    RSOP Admissions – Important Update

    After nearly two decades of transformative work in advancing online graduate education for rehabilitation professionals, the Master’s in Rehabilitation Science (MRSc) and Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (GCR) programs will be admitting its final cohort of learners in September of 2025. For those considering an application, please note that the final admissions deadlines are April 30, […] Read More

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    Join our team of instructors!

    We are seeking experienced Course Instructors with a passion for rehabilitation science leadership and practice. Read More

Welcome to the UBC Rehabilitation Science Online Programs

Peter Jones
Director, RSOP

Become a leader in your field. Our online courses provide a platform to help expand your expertise and make a significant impact on patient care, while shaping rehabilitation practices and research.

Our 100% online curriculum draws learners from across the globe, representing a spectrum of health professions. When you join our program, you become part of a diverse and dynamic global community, all sharing a common goal: to improve and advance rehabilitation practices.

Our mission is clear: we aim to meet the evolving needs of rehabilitation professionals around the world. The healthcare landscape is constantly changing, and staying current with the latest evidence-based practices is crucial. Our program equips you with the capacity and competence to navigate this ever-shifting terrain.

Start your studies with a Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Science or go straight into a Master’s in Rehabilitation Science, both available entirely online.

Join a supportive team that will help you balance your studies alongside your work.

We look forward to being a guiding partner on your journey in Rehabilition Sciences graduate studies.
Get in touch and find out how we can help you to achieve your goals.

Program Overview

Flexible study

100% online

15–30 credits

18 months–5 years

Learner Experiences

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Luke Cattet, MRSc 2023
Kinesiologist
“This program has fundamentally changed how I retrieve, evaluate and implement research into practice.”

Cynthia Lau, MRSc 2023
Physical Therapist 
“I’ve applied all the things I’ve learned into my practice, including mentoring new graduates, developing rehabilitation programs, and critically reasoning through challenging cases.”

Mimi Simon

Mimi Channa Simon, MRSc 2018
Occupational Therapist
“I discovered topics of keen personal and professional interest: culture and health, health service access and utilization by marginalized groups.”

Darrel Hagel

Darrel Hagel, MRSc 2018
Cardiac Rehabilitation
“I was able to impart real and significant change in how I practice [in BC’s cardiac rehabilitation care]”

News & Features

  • What to expect as a learner: Online info session (March 10th)February 10, 2025
    Ready to take the next step? Register for our next online information session.
  • Image of UBC Point Grey campus
    RSOP Admissions – Important UpdateFebruary 7, 2025
    After nearly two decades of transformative work in advancing online graduate education for rehabilitation professionals, the Master’s in Rehabilitation Science… Read more: RSOP Admissions – Important Update
  • Cup on a table next to a laptop showing zoom call with lots of participants
    Join our team of instructors!March 7, 2024
    We are seeking experienced Course Instructors with a passion for rehabilitation science leadership and practice.
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    Luke Cattet, MRSc Graduate (2023)November 9, 2023
    Luke is a kinesiologist in Curaçao. Read about his experience and his top tips for completing the MRSc program.
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    New Course: RHSC 591 Leadership in RehabilitationMay 17, 2023
    “Unleash your full potential as a rehabilitation leader, creating a legacy of growth, healing, and progress”

Important Dates

  • Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
    • September Entry
      Application deadline May 15 (Final program admission)
  • Masters in Rehabilitation Science
    • September Entry:
      Application deadline April 30 (Final program admission)
      Document deadline May 15

Important Note – Final Admissions

The upcoming admission window will be the last for both the Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (GCR) and the Masters in Rehabilitation (MRSc). Please note that if you apply for the GCR, you will not be able to apply to the MRSc in the future.

Rehabilitation Science Online Programs
Faculty of Medicine
Vancouver Campus
T325 - 2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 2B5
Tel 604 827 1632
Fax 604 822 7624
Website mrsc.ubc.ca/
Email info@mrsc.ubc.ca
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