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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Rehabilitation Science MS


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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 enter 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. This Master’s program consists primarily of the core curriculum of UB’s PhD program in Rehabilitation Science and is offered with three culminating experience options (thesis, project, or exam) to accommodate students’ different goals. All three options are 36 credits and could take one and a half to two years full-time to complete.

Research Track with Thesis Option


Research Track with Project


Non-Research Track with Exam Option


Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 36 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 2 Year

Application Fee


  • $50 

Program Contact


Sharon Ray
505 Kimball Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: sray5@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-6799

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.

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