To be eligible for the Course-Based M.Sc. program in Rehabilitation Science, applicants must be occupational therapists, physical therapists and other health professionals who meet the minimum admission requirements.

To apply for the M.Sc. Course-Based program in Rehabilitation Science, you must meet the following criteria:

• You have graduated from a 4-year (or equivalent) undergraduate health professional degree program, or other relevant program, with a minimum of a B+ average in the final year of the program.
• Can provide two academic AND two clinical or work-place related references. 
• Written information outlining career plans and suitability for an inter-professional program in rehabilitation sciences.

Additional Admission Information:

• Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to a McMaster University 4-year undergraduate degree.
• Prospective applicants who do not hold a 4-year undergraduate degree, but who have several years of work experience that is relevant to the program, should discuss their situation with the School of Rehabilitation Science.
• Additional courses may be required under these circumstances. Evidence of ability to do graduate work will still be required.

1. The academic and clinical requirements have been met;
2. There is potential space in the program; 

All completed applications are examined. Those that meet the general requirements of the Program are assessed by our Admissions Committee. 

If the Admissions Committee approves the application, a recommendation is submitted to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences) for approval.  Successful candidates will receive a letter of offer from the Assistant Registrar of the School of Graduate Studies along with a letter from the Administrator, Graduate Studies.  All applicants are expected to respond within the specified time to the School of Graduate Studies when accepting or declining an offer.

Applicants who cannot be placed will receive notification from the Chair of the Admissions Committee.  Material sent to support an application cannot be returned.

1. An official transcript of all university and post secondary experience
2. Two academic references (available here)
3. Two Clinical or Workplace-Related references (available here)
4. An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
5. Clinical Interests Questionnaire (available here)
6. If applicable, evidence of eligibility to be registered in your professional affiliation
7. If applicable, evidence of competency in English (i.e. TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS)
   (A minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 100 (600 on the paper-based TOEFL test or 250 on the computer-based TOEFL test) is required)

The online application for both domestic and international applicants is available through the School of Graduate Studies.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

April 1 – Deadline for September Admission

September 1 – Deadline for January Admission

NOTE:  All application documents must be submitted by the deadline above.

 Additional Information

Applicants are urged to declare any disabilities, as well as to provide details concerning accommodations provided by their previous educational institutions, at the time of application.

Such declaration is encouraged particularly in cases where it is felt that the disability may have affected past academic performance, and/or where accommodation may be required in order for the student to be successful in his/her graduate program. 

The School of Graduate Studies policy with regard to students with disabilities is to be found in section 6 of the School of Graduate Studies Calendar.  The full policy and further information may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies (ext. 23679, Gilmour Hall Room 212) or the Centre for Student Development (ext. 24711, University Student Centre, Room B107).

Should you have any other queries, please e-mail our Admissions Coordinator.

Please ensure all application documents are sent to:

Rehabilitation Science (MSc or PhD) Admissions
School of Rehabilitation Science
McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, IAHS 402
Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7