Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science

Bachelor degree in rehabilitation science, occupational therapy, or physical therapy with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. While there is no requirement for standardized testing such as GRE or Miller Analogies, students who have taken these exams may submit results to strengthen their application.

Graduate Application Steps

*Please note that the next available cohort is scheduled to start in Fall of 2024

These programs have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 3.00.

Admissions Process for Graduate School

1. Application (Please Submit the Following):

• Application form available at: www.cuw.edu/apply
• One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
• Résumé of your education and employment experience
• Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
• All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree
• TOEFL or IELTS exam scores (this does not apply to applicants whose language of instruction for their OT or PT degree was in English). For the TOEFL, Concordia University requires a minimum score of 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based), or 550 (paper-based). A minimum score of 6.5 (overall band score) on the IELTS is required (minimum score of 6 in all areas). Students completing an approved ESL program may be exempt from taking the TOEFL or IELTS.
• A bank statement with the balance converted into U.S. dollars. If a relative or parent is sponsoring you, please submit their letter of support along with their bank statements. If a company is sponsoring you, please have that company write a letter of support and provide a financial statement from the company on company letterhead. If your degree would be financed by a scholarship, please provide proof of scholarship.

Please note:

1. • Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required
   • If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits
   • International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional application requirements
2. Evaluation
   When an applicant’s file is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.
   
   
3. Admission
   If the student is admitted, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student and the student’s Falcon One Student ID number. Password information to access my.cuw.edu will be sent separately from the Information Technology office. Your advisor will be able to give you information regarding completion of the required student orientation before you begin your first class.

Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Students

• Please complete the Non-Degree Application at www.cuw.edu/apply
• Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin admission review; however academic transcripts may be requested to complete our review

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262.243.4300.

The MSRS Program is an advanced degree for students with a bachelor's degree in occupational or physical therapy from outside the United States and, therefore, not accredited by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or The Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Get an overview of the requirements and curriculum for the master's in rehabilition science with Professor Steven Cope and one of Concordia's admissions counselors.