Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences

The new Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University prepares students through revolutionary breakthroughs about how our bodies can work better. This 12-month program focuses on innovative rehabilitation solutions through enhanced research and education around:

• Biomechanics
• Control of movement
• Health and wellbeing through movement and design
• Human-cybernetic system interactions
• Neurorehabilitation of movement and function
• Motor learning
• Musculoskeletal disorders

State-of-the-art technology, a curriculum developed by industry professionals, and a robust variety of elective courses round your knowledge and expertise; and empowering the next generation of scientists.

You will have a front row seat to cutting edge research in neuroscience, kinesiology, arthritis, physical activity, and occupational biomechanics.

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The Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, prepares students to take charge of revolutionary breakthroughs and innovative rehabilitation solutions – ultimately placing you in position for success.

• 12-month program
• New, innovative approach to materials
• Access to cutting-edge research

• Undergraduate Degree - please specify field: Bachelor's or higher degree in a technical discipline (e.g., bioengineering, biomechanics), in a biological science discipline (e.g., physiology, biology) or in a health science discipline (e.g., nursing, medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, public health, exercise science, occupational therapy).
• Resumé
• Statement of Purpose
• GRE 
• Have taken courses in physics and calculus, receiving grades B of higher
• TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English

Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

• Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
  • C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET)
  • IELTS Academic
  • PTE Academic
  • TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

• 1.Create your application

  Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.

• 2.Submit all required materials

  Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.

• 3.Check your application status

  Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.