MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada at Dal U




University Dalhousie University (Dal U)
Location: Halifax, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Thesis-based
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 20,380
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Detailed Information of MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada at Dalhousie University

Program Overview for MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada:

The MSc (Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy) program aims to improve the evidence that we use in clinical practice. It is designed to provide graduates with skills and knowledge to design and implement research in diverse areas of rehabilitation science; supporting the future of evidence-based practice in our health care system.

The MSc Rehabilitation Research in Physiotherapy program is designed to provide graduates with:
1. The ability to design and implement research in diverse areas of physiotherapy
2. The knowledge necessary to integrate evidence-based assessment and treatment in physiotherapy
3. Valuable teaching experience in physiotherapy and related areas


The Master of Science Rehabilitation Research in Physiotherapy does not prepare graduates to take the physiotherapy licensure exams; applicants who want to study to become physiotherapists need to apply to the entry-level MSc (Physiotherapy) program.

The eligibility for MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

For Master's Requirements:

  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
  • Degree granted by university of recognized standing

In addition, applicants must hold a university degree in Physiotherapy, or in a related area of study. View the video below for more information.

Other Application Documents you need:

  1. Official Transcripts
  2. Letter of recommendation (2)
  3. Updated CV/Resume
  4. Statement of Purpose

N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy are:


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The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$115.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Rehabilitation Research - Physiotherapy in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$115.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

Applicants who wish to be considered for scholarships are strongly urged to have their applications completed before the university scholarships deadline.

A limited amount of money is available from the School of Physiotherapy and this will be distributed on a competitive basis. Applicants are encouraged to seek external funding. Further information for sources of funding may be obtained from the Graduate Studies office. In order to qualify for scholarship consideration a student is expected to hold a first-class honours degree in an appropriate field and to enter a full-time graduate program.

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