Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Science in Physiotherapy / PhD in Rehabilitation Science in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,096
(c. USD12,295.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The School of Rehabilitation Science provides Master's and Doctoral programs in Rehabilitation Sciences for candidates holding prior degrees in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or related healthcare fields seeking advanced graduate education.
This combined degree pathway emphasizes rigorous research, aiming to push forward the boundaries of rehabilitation science.
The dual degree track offers students benefits through unified academic preparation, career advancement opportunities, and optimized time management. Participants can earn either:
A Master's in Occupational Therapy (OT) alongside a PhD in Rehabilitation Science (RS), or
A Master's in Physiotherapy (PT) paired with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science (RS)
This curriculum equips future leaders with research expertise for roles involving collaborative research projects, cross-disciplinary studies, and healthcare knowledge implementation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduate from a health-relevant Masters program, with a minimum B+ average on all graduate courses taken (equivalent to a 9.0 on a McMaster’s 12-point scale).
Without an MSc degree: Graduate from a four (4) year health relevant bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of a A- average (equivalent to a 10.0 on a McMaster’s 12-point scale) in the last year of the program.
Minimum test score required for the Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program are:
If your first language is not English, a TOEFL minimum score of 100 (for iBT score), 237 ( on the computer-based) or 580 (paper-based)
Applicants can also submit an IELTS (Academic, not general): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
17,096