Program Requirements
The M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science; Non-Thesis program focuses on evidence-based practice in rehabilitation science. The program provides exposure to methodologies for knowledge synthesis and for designing a research study in rehabilitation, and practical experience by participating in a directed project.
Required Courses (25 credits)
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POTH 610 Research Methodology (4 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Philosophy of scientific inquiry, principles of research design, and application of statistical techniques, focusing on research studies in health care and rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Mayo, Nancy (Fall)
Fall
Corequisite: EPIB 507
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POTH 614 Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Science (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A selected topic of current research issues in rehabilitation science.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Kehayia, Evanthia (Fall)
Fall
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POTH 617 Knowledge Synthesis in Rehabilitation Seminar
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Seminars on key steps and processes involved in conducting knowledge syntheses.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Dahan Oliel, Noemi; Boruff, Jill; Bussières, André (Winter)
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POTH 628 Introduction to Regression Analysis (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : 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.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Bliu, Alex (Winter)
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POTH 661 Research Project 1 (7 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent work under the supervision of a full-time faculty member on research aimed at promoting evidence based practice and leading to a comprehensive report.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Lamontagne, Anouk (Fall)
Restriction: Campus students only.
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POTH 662 Research Project 2 (8 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent work under the supervision of a full-time faculty member on research aimed at promoting evidence based practice and leading to a comprehensive report.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Lamontagne, Anouk (Fall)
Complementary Courses (20 credits)
20 credits of courses 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.
