Rehabilitation Science (PhD)

The PhD in Rehabilitation Science provides training to develop rehabilitation scientists who will advance rehabilitation research and transfer new knowledge into practice and policy. This competency-based program educates students in rehabilitation theory, research design and methods, grantsmanship, scientific writing, knowledge exchange and translation, and teaching/learning strategies. This program includes coursework, a comprehensive portfolio and a thesis. Graduates will be prepared to take on academic, leadership, or research roles.

Areas of Research

• Leadership, evidence-based practice and applied allied health research skill development;
• Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal-Manipulative Physiotherapy specialization;
• OR Best practice and knowledge translation;
• Childhood Disability (and Participation);
• Functional health with aging or chronic disease;
• Neuromusculoskeletal function and mobility (work, ability and participation)