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Twin Cities Campus
Rehabilitation Science M.S.Rehabilitation Medicine Administration
Medical School
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program, 420 Delaware Street SE - MMC 388, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Phone: 612-625-3966
Email:
adamc002@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The mission of the graduate program in Rehabilitation Science is to discover and disseminate rehabilitation knowledge and improve the quality of life, participation, health, performance, and well-being of people in Minnesota and throughout the world. The mission further encompasses the cultivation of premier leaders and researchers in academia, industry, and clinical environments to transform the science and practice of rehabilitation. The program is interdisciplinary, with student and faculty backgrounds in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, biomedical engineering, and a variety of other biology and health care backgrounds. The program’s philosophy is to provide students with a strong foundation in research methodology; a concentrated educational and research experience tailored toward a student’s specific area of interest in rehabilitation science; and a working knowledge of the importance of a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to the scientific process.
Note: The Rehabilitation Science program does not normally admit students to the MS degree. The exception is for students who wish to pursue the integrated Biomedical Engineering BS /Rehabilitation Science MS program. For more information, contact the Rehabilitation Science graduate program office.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Not applicable.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Bachelor's degree or US equivalent in a related discipline.
Not applicable.
Special Application Requirements:
In addition to the University's application (including personal statement and fee), applicants must submit the following materials: unofficial transcripts; three letters of recommendation; for international students, test of English language. Student must also have an agreed-upon faculty adviser at the time of applying. Compatibility of research interests is a major determinant in the student/adviser relationship.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
20
major credits,
3
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
27
major credits and
3
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:The Plan B project is determined in consultation with the advisor.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Coursework (20 to 27 credits)
Plan A students select at least 20 credits, and Plan B students select at least 27 credits from the following list, in consultation with the advisor. For both Plan A and Plan B students, at least 14 of the credits must be from RSC courses.
RSC 5058 - Anatomy for Rehabilitation Science
(1.0-6.0 cr)
RSC 5060 - Lower Extremity Anatomy Intensive
(2.0 cr)
RSC 5065 - Upper Extremity Anatomy Intensive
(2.0 cr)
RSC 5101 - Mathematical Tools for Research Applications in Health, Rehab, and Human Movement Sciences
(1.0 cr)
RSC 5106 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Science
(1.0 cr)
RSC 5135 - Advanced Biomechanics I: Kinematics
(3.0 cr)
RSC 5231 - Clinical Biomechanics
(2.0-5.0 cr)
RSC 5235 - Advanced Biomechanics II: Kinetics
(3.0 cr)
RSC 5281 - Physiology for Physical Rehabilitation
(2.0-4.0 cr)
RSC 5294 - Independent Study in Rehabilitation Science
(1.0-3.0 cr)
RSC 5300 - Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Function
(2.0 cr)
RSC 5306 - Scientific and Professional Presentation
(1.0 cr)
RSC 5310 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Rehabilitation
(2.0-4.0 cr)
RSC 5402 - The Shoulder in Sports Rehabilitation Science
(3.0 cr)
RSC 5404 - Applied Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics
(1.0 cr)
RSC 5814 - Age, Exercise, and Rehabilitation
(2.0 cr)
RSC 5841 - Applied Data Acquisition and Processing
(3.0 cr)
RSC 5842 - Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation Science
(1.0 cr)
RSC 8106 - Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature
(2.0 cr)
RSC 8130 - Current Literature Seminar
(1.0-3.0 cr)
RSC 8135 - Human Kinematics
(3.0 cr)
RSC 8170 - Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science
(1.0-3.0 cr)
RSC 8185 - Problems in Rehabilitation Science
(1.0-3.0 cr)
RSC 8188 - Teaching Practicum
(1.0-5.0 cr)
RSC 8192 - Essentials in Rehab Research
(3.0 cr)
RSC 8206 - Grant Writing
(2.0 cr)
RSC 8235 - Human Kinetics
(3.0 cr)
RSC 8282 - Problems in Human Movement
(4.0 cr)
RSC 8306 - Peer Review and Publication
(2.0 cr)
RSC 8332 - Quantitative Research in Rehab Science
(2.0 cr)
RSC 8431 - Qualitative Inquiry in Occupational Therapy
(2.0 cr)
Plan Options
-OR-
Plan B
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Integrated BS-Biomedical Engineering/MS-Rehabilitation Science
The Integrated BS Biomedical Engineering / MS Rehabilitation Science program offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in a shortened amount of time. The integrated program offers several benefits, including streamlined admissions from the undergraduate to the graduate program, and flexibility in fulfilling required courses for both degrees during the senior year.
Students pursuing the integrated BS/MS may complete either the Plan A or Plan B option for the Rehabilitation Science master's degree. Both the BS and MS degrees must be completed in their entirety, with no courses shared between them. The graduate degree cannot be earned before the undergraduate requirements are satisfied. Admitted students who decide not to complete the MS degree may count credits originally planned for the graduate program toward their BS degree with approval of the Biomedical Engineering advisors.
For more information regarding the integrated BS/MS degree, including eligibility requirements, contact the Biomedical Engineering or Rehabilitation Science program office.
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Credits: | 1.0 -6.0 [max 6.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PT 6058/RSC 5058 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | RSc 5135/RSc 8135 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 2.0 -5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PT 6231/RSC 5231 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 2.0 -4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PT 6281/RSC 5281 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 -4.0 [max 5.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PT 6402/RSC 5402 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Prerequisites: | Rehabilitation science student or program permission |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | RSc 5135/RSc 8135 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -5.0 [max 5.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | RSC 5235/RSC 8235 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Prerequisites: | [Rehabilitation science student or program permission], # |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | EPsy 8251/EPsy 8261 |
Prerequisites: | [EPSY 5261 or equiv] or undergrad statistics course |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |