About Rehabilitation Science | School of Rehabilitation Therapy

Why choose Rehabilitation Sciences at Queen's?

Our mission is to educate and train scholars to conduct research in the rehabilitation sciences and translate knowledge through mentorship and collaboration.

Explore Queen's University's doctoral and master's programs in Rehabilitation Science, where the emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration across health professions sets our program apart. Gain comprehensive exposure to the field and develop a deep understanding of the unique inter-professional aspects that make our program truly innovative.

How is the Program delivered?

Both programs are offered in a blended format, combining short, intensive on-campus sessions (3-5 days) held once or twice a year, depending on the year of study, with online learning. The blended format combines in-person intensives and online components, offering valuable networking and experiences alongside the flexibility of distance learning. Students can choose to enroll as either on-campus or off-campus participants while in the program.

What is Rehabilitation Science?

Rehabilitation Science is the systematic study of disablement within the individual, community, and society. Disablement is conceptualized as overlapping domains of pathophysiology, impairment, functional limitation, societal/environmental limitations, and social participation. Rehabilitation focuses on remediation, compensatory approaches and transformative change to enable individuals to live full and satisfying lives as members of their community.

Master of Science Program Learning Outcomes

MSc (RHBS) graduates will be able to:

Develop a broad critical understanding of issues in Rehabilitation Science;
Acquire and apply knowledge of theories and frameworks in Rehabilitation Science;
Demonstrate scholarly written and oral communication skills with respect to Rehabilitation Science research and its application;
Demonstrate collaborative skills in scholarly contexts of critically discussing, conducting and appraising research;
Develop and apply skills in conducting research, including creating research proposal; collecting, managing and analyzing research data; synthesizing findings; and implementing knowledge translation.

Doctoral Program Learning Outcomes

PhD (RHBS) graduates will be able to:

Develop a broad critical understanding of issues in Rehabilitation Science;
Acquire and apply knowledge of theories and frameworks in Rehabilitation Science;
Demonstrate scholarly written and oral communication skills with respect to Rehabilitation Science research and its application;
Demonstrate collaborative skills in scholarly contexts of critically discussing, conducting and appraising research;
Develop and apply skills in conducting research, including creating research proposal; collecting, managing and analyzing research data; synthesizing findings; and implementing knowledge translation;
Create new knowledge to contribute to the field of Rehabilitation Science.