Why Choose Rehabilitation Science at UB?

Position yourself for career success with our interdisciplinary approach to coursework, research and service.

  • Researchers are using these infrared goggles to study how the nervous system processes information, with the goal of advancing rehabilitation for neurotrauma and degeneration.
    Specs-Men
    11/1/21

    Researchers use infrared goggles to study how the nervous system processes information, advancing rehabilitation for neurotrauma.

  • Rehabilitation science students in wheelchairs playing sports.
    Adaptive Sports
    11/1/21

    Physical therapy students have first-hand experience with how special equipment helps people with disabilities take part in sports.

  • Gait Analysis Lab
    4/17/20

    Sue Ann Sisto, chair and professor in the department of rehabilitation science works with students in the Gait Analysis Lab.

Fully Accredited Programs

The UB BS/MS program in occupational therapy is accredited through the 2026-2027 academic year by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). AOTA is located at: 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220; Telephone: 301-652-AOTA.

The DPT program at UB is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085;  telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org