MS in Human Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences

Overview

The MS in Human Movement prepares graduates to interpret basic, translational, and applied research as well as advance practice in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, with the goal of applying knowledge about mechanisms and methods of restoring and maximizing human functional capacity and wellbeing across the lifespan.

The Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, prepares students to take charge of revolutionary breakthroughs and innovative rehabilitation solutions – ultimately placing you in position for success.

Why pursue a Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences from Northeastern University?

The new Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University prepares students through revolutionary breakthroughs about how our bodies can work better. This 12-month program focuses on innovative rehabilitation solutions through enhanced research and education around:

Biomechanics
Musculoskeletal disorders
Control of movement
Motor learning
Health and wellbeing through movement and design
Human-cybernetic system interactions
Neurorehabilitation of movement and function

State-of-the-art technology, a curriculum developed by industry professionals, and a robust variety of elective courses to round your knowledge and expertise; and empowering the next generation of scientists.

You will have a front row seat to cutting edge research in neuroscience, arthritis, physical activity, and occupational biomechanics.

12 month completion time
Boston campus
Fall entry term
Full-time

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Application Deadline

August 1, 2023
GRE optional

Sample Curriculum

Students must complete 32 credit hours of courses. These courses must be taken for a grade and cannot be taken pass/fail. They include 7 required courses, 2 electives, and a capstone. See below for details.

Sample Curriculum
Elective Courses

Fall Semester
- PHTH 5210 Biostatistics 3
- PT7001 Core Concepts 3*
- PT5321 Applied Biomechanics 4*
- PT7030 Seminar 1*
11 Credits

Spring Semester
- PT7010 Measurement & Analysis 4*
- PT7020 New Technology 4*
- PT7030 Seminar 1*
- Electives 4
13 Credits

Summer A Semester
- PT 6320 Capstone 4*
- Electives 4
8 Credits

HLTH 5450 Research Methods in Health Care Research (3 + 1 Recitation)
PT 5133 Kinesiology — 3 Hours
BIOE 5320 Advanced Biomedical Measurements and Instrumentation — 4 Hours
BIOE 5810 Design of Biomedical Instrumentation — 4 Hours
BIOE 5235 Biomedical Imaging — 4 Hours
BIOE 7300 Special Topics in Biomechanics — 4 Hours
PT 5410 Functional Human Neuroanatomy — 4 Hours
PT 5138 Neuroscience — 4 Hours
PT 5150 Motor Control, Development, and Learning — 4 Hours
PT 5209 Neurological Rehabilitation 1 — 4 Hours
PT 5600 Ergonomics and the Work Environment — 3 Hours

PT 6221 Neurological Rehabilitation 2 — 4 Hours
ME 5250 Robot Mechanics and Control — 4 Hours
ME 5659 Control Systems Engineering — 4 Hours
ME 5665 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics — 4 Hours
ME 7247 Advanced Control Engineering — 4 Hours
EECE 5644 Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
EECE7200 Linear System Analysis — 4 Hours
BIOL 5601 Multidisciplinary Approaches in Motor Control — 4 Hours
PHTH 6210 Applied Regression Analysis — 3 Hours
PHTH 6440 Advanced Methods in Biostatistics — 3 Hours
EXSC5210 Physical Activity and Exercise: Prescription, Measurement and Testing

Curriculum subject to change

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree — preferably in a technical, biological, or health sciences discipline — and the application will need to include the following:

Academic transcript(s)
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV
Three letters of reference
GRE optional
TOEFL score for international applicants

Applications to the program will be evaluated by an Admissions Committee comprised of members of the program’s core faculty and be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more about how to apply.

Student financial options available at Northeastern University

Finance Your Education

Learn more about the variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships, we offer.

Student Financing

Contact Information

We welcome any questions you might have about our program. Please feel free to send general program inquiries and admissions-related questions to Elizabeth Holaday, the Program Manager, or Jack Dennerlein, the Program Director.

(This program is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)

Jack Dennerlein
Program Director
301 Robinson Hall
Tel: 1-617-373-5428
[email protected]

Elizabeth Holaday
Program Manager
301 Robinson Hall
Tel: 1-617-373-3748
[email protected]

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