The MS program in Rehabilitation Science provides a rigorous curriculum that creates a foundation for research and evidence-based practice in the rehabilitation health fields.
Students graduating from this program are prepared to apply to the PhD programs in rehabilitation science to develop further their roles as scientists, advanced practitioners, educators and leaders. Students may choose to earn this degree as a pathway to career advancement in health care, both in the public and private sectors. Students will enhance their knowledge in research, education and leadership as they develop their specialty in rehabilitation science.
This MS program in Rehabilitation Science serves as a stepping-stone into UB’s Rehabilitation Science PhD program, as well as a credentialing opportunity for professionals who need a master’s degree to further their career.
The core courses of the master’s program consist of many of the required courses in the UB’s PhD program in Rehabilitation Science and are offered with three culminating experience options to accommodate student professional goals. All three options are 36 credits. Students must choose their courses during the application process. The options include:
Culminating Experience Option 1: Research Track with Thesis | Credits |
RSC 602 – Research Ethics for Health Sciences | 3 |
RSC 603 – Theories & Mechanisms of Change in RS | 3 |
RSC 604 - Disability and Rehabilitation | 3 |
RSC 522 - Research Design and Methodology for Clinical Problems | 3 |
STA 527 – Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
STA 528 – Statistical Analysis II | 4 |
RSC 600 - Research in Rehab Science(2 semesters, 1 credit each) | 2 |
CHB 550 – Public Health & Population Wellbeing | 3 |
Electives | 5 |
RSC 599 - Independent Study: Thesis | 6 |
Total Required Credits | 36 |
Culminating Experience Option 2: Research Track with Capstone Project | Credits |
RSC 602 – Research Ethics for Health Sciences | 3 |
RSC 603 – Theories & Mechanisms of Change in RS | 3 |
RSC 604 - Disability and Rehabilitation | 3 |
RSC 522 - Research Design and Methodology for Clinical Problems | 3 |
STA 527 – Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
STA 528 – Statistical Analysis II | 4 |
RSC 600 - Research in Rehab Science(2 semesters, 1 credit each) | 2 |
CHB 550 – Public Health & Population Wellbeing | 3 |
Electives | 8 |
RSC 599 – Independent Study: Research Project | 3 |
Total Required Credits | 36 |
Culminating Experience Option 3: Non-Research Track with a Comprehensive Exam | Credits |
RSC 602 – Research Ethics for Health Sciences | 3 |
RSC 603 – Theories & Mechanisms of Change in RS | 3 |
RSC 604 - Disability and Rehabilitation | 3 |
RSC 522 - Research Design and Methodology for Clinical Problems | 3 |
STA 527 - Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
RSC 600 - Research in Rehab Science(2 semesters, 1 credit each) | 2 |
CHB 550 – Public Health & Population Wellbeing | 3 |
Electives | 15 |
Total Required Credits | 36 |
Applicants to UB's Rehabilitation Science MS program must have completed their undergraduate degree in a health or rehabilitation-related field with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Apply online to the UB Rehabilitation Science Master's program.
Accepting applications:
International students who need to obtain a visa must being in the Fall semester. Applications for a Fall 2024 start date are open September 8, 2023 - March 1, 2024.
Domestic students interested in the coursework only track may begin their coursework in either the Fall or Spring semesters. Application windows for domestic students are:
The application is fast, easy and secure. A $50 non-refundable fee is required.
All students must apply to the MS program through the online Graduate School Application Manager.
Materials needed to apply
Before you submit your online application, ensure that you have all of these supplemental materials ready. All application materials must be submitted online.
International applicants are encouraged to apply to begin in a Fall term only, to better accommodate visa processing times.
Additional International Applicant required materials
In addition to the materials listed above, international applicants must submit:
Questions about the application process?
Contact us at ERL2@buffalo.edu