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Program Requirements
The M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science; Thesis program focuses on interdisciplinary research related to health and rehabilitation. The program provides training in the use of methodologies for knowledge synthesis and for designing and conducting research studies in rehabilitation. A major component of the program is the development and implementation of an individualized thesis project in a specialized area of interest in health and rehabilitation (e.g., brain, education, global health, musculoskeletal, hearth and lung, mental health and pain).
Thesis Courses (29 credits)
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POTH 696 Thesis Research (2 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
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POTH 697 Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
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POTH 698 Thesis Research 2 (9 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
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POTH 699 Thesis Research 3 (12 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Snider, Laurie M (Fall)
Required Courses (10 credits)
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POTH 609 Qualitative Research in Rehabilitation Science (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Introduction to qualitative inquiry in rehabilitation sciences. Emphasis is placed on prominent research paradigms, qualitative research methodologies, and qualitative research methods as they relate to research on topics pertaining to rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Hunt, Matthew; Saunders, Sara; Lencucha, Raphael (Fall)
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POTH 610 Research Methodology (4 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Philosophy of scientific inquiry, principles of research design, and application of statistical techniques, focusing on research studies in health care and rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Mayo, Nancy (Fall)
Fall
Corequisite: EPIB 507
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POTH 614 Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Science (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A selected topic of current research issues in rehabilitation science.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Kehayia, Evanthia (Fall)
Fall
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POTH 617 Knowledge Synthesis in Rehabilitation Seminar
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Seminars on key steps and processes involved in conducting knowledge syntheses.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Dahan Oliel, Noemi; Boruff, Jill; Bussi猫res, Andr茅 (Winter)
Complementary Courses (3 credits)
3 credits of the following:
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POTH 628 Introduction to Regression Analysis (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Commonly used regression modelling approaches in the health sciences, linear and logistic regression models. Topics include: general concepts behind statistical model building, selection of appropriate model, preparatory descriptive analyses prior to regression modelling, fitting, interpreting and evaluating some linear and logistic regression models.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Bliu, Alex (Winter)
Or 3 credits of advanced qualitative methodology chosen from courses offered by the School at the 500, 600, or 700 level in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
Elective Course (3 credits)
3 credits that pertain to the student's area of specialization: to be chosen from the School course offerings or other courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level with permission from the Graduate Program Director.
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences—2022-2023 (last updated Sep. 7, 2022) (disclaimer)
