Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Master's
The Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares students to take charge of revolutionary breakthroughs and innovative rehabilitation solutions—ultimately placing them in a position for success.
Program overview
Help improve people's lives
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares students for practice with an intensive study of the revolutionary breakthroughs that allow our bodies to work better. This one-year program is focused on innovative rehabilitation solutions through research and education covering:
- Biomechanics
- Control of movement
- Health and well-being through movement and design
- Human-cybernetic system interactions
- Neurorehabilitation of movement and function
- Motor learning
- Musculoskeletal disorders
You’ll engage in a curriculum developed by industry professionals that brings you an understanding of state-of-the-art technology and offers you a robust choice of electives to personalize your knowledge and expertise.
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares students for practice with an intensive study of the revolutionary breakthroughs that allow our bodies to work better. This one-year program is focused on innovative rehabilitation solutions through research and education covering:
- Biomechanics
- Control of movement
- Health and well-being through movement and design
- Human-cybernetic system interactions
- Neurorehabilitation of movement and function
- Motor learning
- Musculoskeletal disorders
You’ll engage in a curriculum developed by industry professionals that brings you an understanding of state-of-the-art technology and offers you a robust choice of electives to personalize your knowledge and expertise.
- 12-month program
- New, innovative approach to materials
- Access to cutting-edge research
Exercise science: This concentration focuses on physical activity, public health, and clinical exercise physiology. It provides added expertise in exercise science and public health, specifically health promotion and chronic disease prevention. You’ll also gain an understanding of acute and chronic responses to endurance and strength exercise in major body systems, including the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems.
AI applications: Explore foundational concepts of AI and its applications in healthcare, public health, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences. The concentration covers the history of AI, common AI approaches, and state-of-the-art applications across the health sciences. You’ll learn to discern between AI’s capabilities and limitations while examining ethical and regulatory considerations.
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Fall admission deadline: August 1
Academic transcript(s)
Statement of purpose
Resumé/CV
Two letters of reference
GRE optional
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English.
International Students must have their transcripts verified. Students who are interested in the Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences program can use WES, ECE, SpanTran, or Scholaro for credential verification.
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.
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Prepare to lead the future of rehabilitation and movement science, utilizing advanced technology and innovative approaches to enhance human performance and health.
Gain an in-depth understanding of biomechanics, neurorehabilitation, and musculoskeletal disorders and how to apply new technologies to improve human function.
Choose a concentration in exercise science or AI applications to gain added knowledge and personalize your degree.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$62,272Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
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