McGill University - Faculty of Medicine

Rehabilitation Science

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Program Information

School:McGill University - Faculty of Medicine
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Description:We offer both Master's and Ph.D. Programs in Rehabilitation Science. These post-professional graduate programs are designed for experienced, licensed clinicians with an Undergraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy or related fields who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in clinical research related to health and rehabilitation. With our interdisciplinary focus in the Graduate Programs, we are at the forefront of providing the skills and experience to training a new generation of health professionals to work in a broad range of academic, research and clinical settings.



The Ph.D. Program trains health professionals who want to pursue a research career in a broad range of academic, research and clinical settings. The Ph.D. Program includes intensive experience in clinical research related to health and rehabilitation from learning to ask the right questions through research design, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results. Also included is course work in education and for those with a clinical background, the opportunity to teach professional courses in the Undergraduate Physical and Occupational Therapy Curriculum. The program requires 3 to 5 years of full-time study and includes course work, a comprehensive exam, research proposal, thesis and an oral defense.

URL:Rehabilitation Science at McGill University - Faculty of Medicine
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $4,991
National: $4,991
International: $1,870

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 79
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    A M.Sc. degree in a rehabilitation‑related discipline from a uni­versity of recognized reputation.

    2. Evidence of high academic achievement, equivalent to B+ standing, or a McGill CGPA of 3.3 (75‑79%) is required.

    3. Proof of proficiency in English. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not com­pleted an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recog­nized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglo­phone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English, by appropriate exams, e.g., TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test with each component score not less than 20 (School requirement), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.0.

    4. GRE Test with a minimum score of 600 in verbal and quantita­tive categories and a score of 4.5 to 5 in analytical writing. The test is recommended for the following applicants: those who do not have a B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent from a Canadian uni­versity; those who have been out of university for 5 years or more.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 20, 2022