MSc (Rehabilitation Research)
To apply for the MSc (Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy) degree, candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. In addition, applicants must hold a university degree in Physiotherapy, or in a related area of study.
About our MSc RRPT Program
The Master of Science Rehabilitation Research (Physiotherapy) program is designed to provide graduates with skills to plan and implement research in diverse areas of rehabilitation science. This program is well suited for students and clinicians from a wide variety of backgrounds.
The MScRRPT program is designed to provide graduates with:
- The ability to design and implement research in diverse areas of rehabilitation practice, including physiotherapy.
- The knowledge necessary to integrate evidence-based assessment and treatment in rehabilitation.
- Valuable teaching experience in physiotherapy and related areas.
Our Research
Faculty in the School of Physiotherapy engage in a broad range of research crossing all areas of physiotherapy practice including:
Musculoskeletal Health
- Joint Action Research (JAR) Laboratory, School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
- Dynamics of Human Motion Lab (DOHM Lab), School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University
Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation
- Laboratory for Brain Recovery and Function (LBRF), School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
- Clinical Neurorehabilitation Research Lab, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Physical Activity, Exercise and Special Populations
- Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
- Dalhousie Pain Group (Interprofessional across Dalhousie University, NSHA and the IWK Health Centre)