PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science

Queen's University

The Rehabilitation Science Program (RHBS) offers graduate research programs of study leading to the MSc and PhD degrees. The RHBS Program is one of five programs in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy. There are two clinical graduate programs leading to degrees in either Occupational Therapy (MScOT) or Physical Therapy (MScPT). The Aging and Health professional program offers a Graduate Diploma, a Master of Science, and a PhD in Aging and Health. The Rehabilitation and Health Leadership program offers an applied doctorate (DSc).Rehabilitation Science is the systematic study of disablement within the individual, community, and society. Disablement is conceptualized as overlapping domains of pathophysiology, impairment, functional limitation, societal/environmental limitations, and social participation. Rehabilitation focuses on remediation, compensatory approaches and transformative change to enable individuals to live full and satisfying lives as members of their community.

Faculty of Health Sciences