A Flexible Route to a Masters in Rehabilitation Science Online

Arcadia’s Masters in Rehabilitation Science is a fully online, 12 month program that sets you up to change lives and build a flexible, meaningful career. Rehabilitation-related careers are growing fast because the population is aging, and more people are surviving injuries and chronic illness. Arcadia’s program will prepare you to understand human movement and recovery, to engage in data analysis and research literacy and prepare you to help people function again, recover, adapt, and live better after injury, illness, or disability.

What Makes Arcadia’s MS in Rehabilitation Science Unique?

Housed within the College of Health Sciences and part of Arcadia’s highly competitive Department of Physical Therapy which was ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 15% of Physical Therapy programs nationwide.
One-year intensive program (12-months)
Fully Online (75% asynchronous and 25% synchronous)
Core curriculum in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, critical appraisal of evidence to support clinical practice, biostatistics, and advanced electives.
Capstone project
On-site research lab activity opportunities available

Preparedness for Careers Or Higher Education

Graduates of Arcadia’s Masters in Rehabilitation Science Program are prepared for a variety of rehabilitation related healthcare careers.The degree provides opportunities for career advancement, development of new skills and knowledge, and a possible path to more education. In a competitive workplace, graduates will stand out in positions in which a master’s degree is preferred or required, giving them an advantage in this world of AI screening of job applicants.The knowledge gained in the MS program will further allow graduates to be competitive for jobs and possibly a higher earning potential.

The degree can be:

The entry point to healthcare for those in other related or non-related careers
A means for career advancement for those already working in healthcare
The next step toward a goal to obtain a higher degree in rehabilitation such as a PhD or a Doctorate in Physical or Occupational Therapy.

Career Outlook

A Rehabilitation Science Masters is versatile. For those looking to enter healthcare or advance their careers, the following career paths may be possible with the MS in Rehabilitation Science degree. These options are based on prior experience, electives and supplementary training.

Research: Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate, Research Outcome Analyst
Clinical: Program Evaluator, Clinical Services Coordinator, Quality Improvement Specialist, Disability Program Manager
Community: Community Outreach Coordinator, Wellness Coach

In recent years we have seen a rapid expansion in technology and innovation in health care including within rehabilitation, health promotion, and wellness. Our program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue careers in clinical, health, wellness, and fitness settings. The coursework will also prepare students to apply for admission to physician assistant, public health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medical programs. Our graduates will serve as future change makers in health care who will be prepared to shift the focus from a reactive approach to a proactive approach in health and wellness.”

Dr. Therese E Johnston – Professor, Director of the Masters in Rehabilitation Science

MS to DPT Preferred Admission Pathway

For those looking to apply to Arcadia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, we offer an MS to DPT preferred admission pathway. Students who maintain a 3.4 GPA in the MS in Rehabilitation Science program and meet other preferred admission requirements have a pathway to admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program

What are the MS to DPT preferred admission criteria?

Completion of the MS in Rehabilitation Science Degree
Minimum overall GPA of 3.4
Minimum GPA of 3.4 in the core courses (four Foundational Science courses, four Clinical Science Courses, Clinical Decision Making, and Introduction to Biostatistics).
Two letters of recommendation; one from a practicing physical therapist and one from a college professor who can judge the applicant’s academic qualifications.

The final acceptance decision will be made only afer a full review of all applicaiton materials, as well as professionalism and communication.

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