Overview

Features

The programs at University of Alberta are designed to prepare students for research in Rehabilitation Medicine and the systematic study of psychosocial, communication, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders in humans of all ages. Students will study in one of those four general content areas which represent broad interdisciplinary bodies of knowledge.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Theory and Issues in Rehabilitation Science

Rehabilitation Science

Research Design in Rehabilitation Science

Seminars in Rehabilitation Science

Essentials for Graduate Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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140

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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140

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree or the equivalent of an honours BSc degree in a rehabilitation discipline or a related field;

a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the University of Alberta four-point grading system or an equivalent standing from another recognized institution during the last two years of full-time study;

acceptable scores on an approved test of competency in the English language (see full Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine policies and procedures manual for details);

identified faculty member within the FRM who has agreed to supervise the applicant;

three reference letters from individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and research potential and capabilities;

a current curriculum vitae; and

a short description of the research interests you discussed with your potential supervisor.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edmonton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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