Students are expected to complete the program within a time period, usually 3-5 years, that reflects reasonable progress based on their other commitments, affording as much flexibility as is needed.
The passing grade for courses is B-. Scholarly integrity is expected of all students taking the programme in keeping with policies that are part of the McMaster School of Graduate Studies.
To earn the Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science a student must complete seven (7) courses and a major scholarly paper (6-credit equivalent). At least half of the course work must be undertaken through McMaster and with McMaster faculty. Five courses, RS 705*, 706*, 708*, 709*, and 710* are mandatory. Students may take courses: RS700, RS701, RS702, RS707 as electives, if they are able to be onsite at McMaster University. Two elective courses may be chosen from among other distance education courses, including those offered by other universities and may be geared towards the particular interests and clinical specialties of the student. A list of pre-approved courses for electives has been created and approved by the Associate Dean of Rehabilitation Science and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences)