The MS Rehabilitation Sciences program is designed for students who want to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of rehabilitation. This degree focuses on improving patient care, research and leadership in health sciences. Students gain strong academic learning combined with hands-on experience to meet the growing demand for experts in rehabilitation.
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Program Overview
Why Choose MS Rehabilitation Sciences?
Choosing this program means stepping into a career that helps people recover and improve their quality of life. With advanced rehabilitation education, students learn about modern therapies, clinical practices and innovative approaches to patient care.
This program also builds a solid foundation for clinical research in rehabilitation sciences, allowing students to contribute to the development of new treatment methods and evidence-based practices. Graduates of this degree are prepared to become leaders, educators and skilled professionals in rehabilitation.
Career Scope & Opportunities
Graduates of MS Rehabilitation Sciences have diverse career paths. They can work in:
- Hospitals and rehabilitation centers as advanced clinical specialists.
- Academic institutions as educators and mentors for future therapists.
- Research centers, contributing to innovations in rehabilitation therapies.
Semester 1
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics, Research Methodology & Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| Differential Diagnosis & Clinical Decision Making | 3 |
| Disability and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| Evidence Based Practice and Academic Writing in Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 |
| Professional Practice & Ethics in Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Semester 2
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective-I | 3 |
| Elective-II | 3 |
| Elective-III | 3 |
| Elective-IV | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Thesis-I | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Thesis-II | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Acute Pain | 3 |
| Advance Bioengineering | 3 |
| Advance Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 3 |
| Advance Clinical Pactum | 3 |
| Advance Guidance and Counselling | 3 |
| Advance Manipulative Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Techniques (Upper, lower Quadrant & Spine) | 3 |
| Advance Neurological Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Advance Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Advance Orthopedic Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Advance Physical Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Advance Principles & Practice of | 3 |
| Manipulative Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Advance Psychology in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Advanced Neurological Physical Therapy Techniques | 3 |
| Advances in Lower Extremity Orthotics & Prosthetics | 3 |
| Advances in Materials for Prosthetics & Orthotics | 3 |
| Advances in Spinal Orthotics | 3 |
| Advances in Upper Extremity Orthotics & Prosthetics | 3 |
| Aphasia and Dysphagia | 3 |
| Applications to Gender Analysis within Health Research and Interventions | 3 |
| Applied Exercise Physiology & Nutrition | 3 |
| Applied Kinesiology & Sports Biomechanics | 3 |
| Applied Movement Sciences | 3 |
| Applied Neuro-Anatomy & Clinical | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| Biomechanics & Kinesiology | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences – I | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences – II | 3 |
| Biopsychosocial Aspects of Pain | 3 |
| Community Based Strategies for Millennium Development Goals | 3 |
| Curriculum Design, Teaching and Learning for CBR Workers | 3 |
| Disability Studies | 3 |
| Disaster Management Regarding Food, | 3 |
| Healthcare & Shelter Security | 3 |
| Emergency Procedures and Critical Care Monitoring | 3 |
| Evidence Base Practice | 3 |
| Examination & Evaluation in | 3 |
| Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Examination & Evaluation in Neurological Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Examination & Evaluation in Orthopedic Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology & Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| Family Planning Policies and Programs | 3 |
| Field Work Practice | 3 |
| Fluoroscopic Anatomy & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Neurological Diseases | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Neurological | 3 |
| Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Orthopedic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Gender- Based Violence Research, Practice and Policy: Issues and Current | 3 |
| Gender Health: Foundation Theories and Applications | 3 |
| Global Perspectives on LGBTQ Health | 3 |
| Health Promotion & Wellness | 3 |
| Information Technology & Management Skills | 3 |
| International Perspectives on Women, Gender & Health | 3 |
| Interventions for Pain Management | 3 |
| Introduction to Audiology & Its Medical & Physiologic Aspects | 3 |
| Language Disorders in children | 3 |
| Language Science | 3 |
| Legal and Public Health Issues in the Regulation of Intimacy | 3 |
| Life Course Perspectives on Health | 3 |
| Manual Therapy | 3 |
| Masculinity, Sexual Behavior & Health: | 3 |
| Adolescence & Beyond | 3 |
| Measurement & Evaluation Technology in Physical Education | 3 |
| Methods for assessing Power, Privilege, and Public Health in the United States Mobility Aids in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Musculoskeletal Sciences (Musculoskeletal Injuries, Diagnosis & Management) | 3 |
| Neurological Physical Therapy – I | 3 |
| Neurological Physical Therapy – II | 3 |
| Neurological, Communication & Swallowing Disorders | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy and Community-Based Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Orthopedic Physical Therapy – I | 3 |
| Orthopedic Physical Therapy – II | 3 |
| Pain Management (Musculoskeletal & Sports Injuries) | 3 |
| Pedagogical Methods in Physical Education Pediatric Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Pharmacology in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Physiology of Pain | 3 |
| Planning Organization and Management of Community-Based Services | 3 |
| Post-Operative Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Pre Natal & Post Natal Exercise & Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Pre School and School Language Disorders | 3 |
| Principles of Audio Logical Assessment | 3 |
| Principles of Orthopedic Medicine | 3 |
| Public Health Perspectives on Abortion | 3 |
| Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders – I | 3 |
| Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders – II | 3 |
| Rudiments of Audiology | 3 |
| Selected Topics in Women’s Health and | 3 |
| Women Health Policy | 3 |
| Social & Medical Intervention with People with Disabilities | 3 |
| Speech and Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| Speech Disorders | 3 |
| Sports Injuries, Prevention & Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Sports Medicine (Sports Injuries, Diagnosis & Management) | 3 |
| Sports Psychology | 3 |
| Sports Psychology, Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| The Epidemiology of LGBTQ Health | 3 |
| Thoracic Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Procedures | 3 |
| Women’s Health | 3 |
| Anterior Eye and Advanced Contact Lenses | 3 |
| Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Clinical Optometry and Advanced Ocular Diagnostic Procedures | 3 |
| Clinical/Functional implications of Visual | 3 |
| Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Neuro Optometry and Strabismus | 3 |
| Psychoacoustics and Instrumentation | 3 |
What is the duration of MS Rehabilitation Sciences program?
The program typically takes two years to complete, combining coursework, lab work and supervised training for professional growth.
Does MS Rehabilitation Sciences include practical training?
Yes, the program includes hands-on clinical practice, research work and supervised training to help students gain real-world rehabilitation experience.
What are the career options after MS Rehabilitation Sciences?
Graduates can work in hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, academics or clinical research roles, supporting patient recovery with advanced expertise.
Is research included in MS Rehabilitation Sciences?
Yes, students complete clinical research in rehabilitation sciences, including thesis work, to strengthen their analytical and evidence-based skills.
What is the scope of rehabilitation science?
Rehabilitation science offers strong career opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and community health services, focusing on improving patient recovery.