Rehabilitation Sciences

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These modules help students understand the fundamental factors associated with identifying, treating, and rehabilitating members of society with a goal of improving quality of life. Rehabilitation Sciences explores the theories underlying rehabilitation of children and adults as well as studying the impact and effects of mental health, disease, and human movement. See the bottom of this page for information regarding the Minor in Rehabilitation Sciences. Students wishing to pursue careers in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy find the modules in Rehabilitation Sciences offer an excellent knowledge foundation that they can build upon in their graduate studies.

Major in Rehabilitation Sciences

  • Minimum grade of 60% in each of Health Sciences 1001A/B, 1002A/B, 1111A/B and 1300A/B
  • Minimum grade of 60% in Biology 1201A and 1202B (or Biology 1001A and 1002B)
  • Minimum cumulative average of 65%
  • Students need to complete at least 1.0 courses from each of the three categories (A, B, and C). The categories and the details on breadth requirements can be found in the Western Calendar.
  • Students need to complete at least 2.0 designated essay courses, with at least 1.0 of which being senior courses (numbered 2000 - 4999). Essay credits are designated with E (1.0) or F/G/Z (0.5).
  • Essay and breadth requirements are a degree requirement and do not need to be completed in year 1.

Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences

In order to progress in the Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences after first year, student must achieve the following:

  • Minimum grade of 70% in each of Health Sciences 1001A/B, 1002A/B, 1111A/B and 1300A/B
  • Minimum grade of 60% in Biology 1201A and 1202B (or Biology 1001A and 1002B)
  • Minimum cumulative average of 70%
  • No course grade below 50% in any subject
  • Students need to complete at least 1.0 courses from each of the three categories (A, B, and C). The categories and the details on breadth requirements can be found in the Western Calendar.
  • Students need to complete at least 2.0 designated essay courses, with at least 1.0 of which being senior courses (numbered 2000 - 4999). Essay credits are designated with E (1.0) or F/G/Z (0.5).
  • Essay and breadth requirements are a degree requirement and do not need to be completed in year 1.

NOTE: Due to the limited spaces available in the programs offered by the School of Health Studies, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 

In order to progress in the Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences after second year, students must achieve the following:

  • Minimum cumulative modular average of 70%
  • No course grade below 50% in any subject

The Program Planning Checklist and Academic Calendar link below are intended to assist students with program planning. Students are responsible for ensuring their course selection meets their module and degree requirements.

Program Planning Checklist (PDF)

For students who were admitted to Health Studies from 2024 onwards

For students who were admitted to Health Studies in September 2023 or prior, please refer to the following:

Academic Calendar Information

For students who were admitted to Health Studies from 2024 onwards

For students who were admitted to Health Studies in September 2023 or prior, please refer to the following: