Courses

The Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (GCR) requires the completion of 15 credits in the form of five core courses.

• RHSC 501 – Evidence for Practice
• RHSC 503 – Reasoning and Decision Making
• RHSC 505 – Measurement for Assessment, Planning and Evaluation
• RHSC 507 – Developing Effective Rehabilitation Programs
• RHSC 509 – Facilitating Learning in Rehabilitation Contexts

The Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc) requires the completion of 30 credits, starting with the five core courses above plus an additional 15 credits from:

• MRSc electives (either course-based or research-based)
• non-MRSc electives
• Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy (GCOMPT) electives

Explore the options below and see the Course Schedule for course dates.

If you choose to complete the MRSc program with the course-based option, in addition to the core courses above, you must also complete elective courses totaling 15 credits from:

• RHSC 581 – Writing to Enhance Practice (3 credits)
• RHSC 591 Leadership in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
• RHSC 583 – Applying Research to Practice (up to 6 credits)
• RHSC 585 – Directed Studies (3 credits)
• And/or choose up to 6 credits of eligible non-MRSc electives. The non-MRSc options are available under the Non-MRSc Electives section in ROLS.

If you choose to complete the MRSc program with the research-based option, in addition to the core courses above, you must also complete elective courses totaling 15 credits from:

• Two elective courses (total of 6 credits) from the list of MRSc electives: RHSC 591, RHSC 581,  RHSC 583, RHSC 585, or eligible non-MRSc electives.
• Attend the Major Project Seminar, a pre-requisite for RHSC 587 that is held twice a year
• RHSC 587: Major Project I (Research proposal) (3 credits)
• RHSC 589B: Major Project II (Research completion) (6 credits)

See examples of past:

• Major Project Research Abstracts
• MRSc Research Publications