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)