Master of Clinical Science in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Designed for practicing occupational and physical therapists in search of advanced-level knowledge and skills in upper extremity rehabilitation, this program helps you develop the skills and knowledge to provide enhanced patient care for upper extremity injuries and conditions and to seek advanced accreditation and recognition nationally and internationally. The ideal candidates for the program are:

• Therapists who are interested in gaining initial experience and preparing for employment in upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Experienced therapists seeking to advance their practice in upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Those who have some direct practice experience in upper extremity rehabilitation would like to prepare to challenge the Certified Hand Therapist Examination.

Offered fully online, with face-to-face clinical mentorship experiences, this interprofessional educational experience helps you develop clinical skills, research methodology, depth of knowledge, and the professional behaviors to assess evaluate manage, and rehabilitate complex upper extremity conditions. This unique program’s curriculum is mapped to the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) exam.

The Faculty Of Health Sciences of Western University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals. Ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, located in London, Ontario, Canada, Western University is one of the most distinguished research universities in Canada.

Our institution is ranked #114 (QS) in the world in 2024 overall, a top 50 university in the world for graduate employment rate, a U15 member University for Canada, and ranked #8 in the world for Sustainability. With our commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning environment in our Faculty, Western Health Sciences welcomes students from all around the world to London/Ontario. Western Health Sciences' most popular Master's programs; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Advanced Health Care Practice now welcome more international students.

Physical therapy and Occupational therapy being two of the most popular programs in Canada combined with our new and unique online master's programs at Advanced Health Care Practice, give students who want to thrive in Health Care a great variety of Graduate study options to choose from. Apply today to Western Health Sciences graduate programs The Faculty Of Health Sciences of Western University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals. Ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, located in London, Ontario, Canada, Western University is one of the most distinguished research universities in Canada.

Our institution is ranked #114 (QS) in the world in 2024 overall, a top 50 university in the world for graduate employment rate, a U15 member University for Canada, and ranked #8 in the world for Sustainability. With our commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning environment in our Faculty, Western Health Sciences welcomes students from all around the world to London/Ontario. Western Health Sciences' most popular Master's programs; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Advanced Health Care Practice now welcome more international students.

Physical therapy and Occupational therapy being two of the most popular programs in Canada combined with our new and unique online master's programs at Advanced Health Care Practice, give students who want to thrive in Health Care a great variety of Graduate study options to choose from. Apply today to Western Health Sciences graduate programs either to become a Physical or Occupational therapist or upskill with our unique online master's programs as a health care professional.

Mission & Vision

Our Vision

To be a world leader in research and education in health.

Our Mission

Through transformative research and education, we will unleash innovative ideas and opportunities that enable living in health throughout the lifespan.