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Admission Criteria
 

The M.Sc. thesis program in Rehabilitation Sciences is offered in either a full or part-time basis.

The appropriate foundation for graduate level entry to the Rehabilitation Science Masters Thesis program is:

  • Graduation from a 4-year (or equivalent) undergraduate health professional degree program or other relevant program (e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, kinesiology, physiology) with a minimum of a B+ average in the final year of the program
Admission Process
 

The application to the program is a multi-staged process. The relevant Admissions Committee of the Rehabilitation Science Program will determine if:

  1.  The academic and clinical requirements have been met;
  2.  There is potential space in the program;
  3.  The research interests are appropriate;
  4.  There is an appropriate faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

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.
Application Procedure
 
To apply to the M.Sc. Thesis program in Rehabilitation Science, you will need to complete the online application and submit the application fee.  You will also be required to send the following items in support of your application by the deadline.
  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. Research Interest Questionnaire (available here)
  6. If applicable, evidence of eligibility to be registered in your professional affiliation.
  7. Declaration of Employment (available in Word) or (available in PDF)
  8. If applicable, evidence of competency in English (i.e. TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS) (A minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 92 (580 on the paper-based TOEFL test or 237 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
Application Deadline
 

February 28th – Deadline for September Admission

NOTE: All application documents must be submitted by February 28th.

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:

Linda Wilson (REHAB)
Health Sciences Graduate Programs Office
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, MDCL 2235
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1