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Stellenbosch University

Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies

The Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Programme description
You can choose one of two options for the Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies, namely:

• 1. Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies (structured option); or
• 2. Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies (thesis option).

The two options are discussed separately in more detail below.This programme:

• Addresses the current need for advanced interdisciplinary studies and research in the disability- and rehabilitation-related fields, as expressed in various provincial, national and international policy documents, charters and treaties.
• Provides an interdisciplinary pool of specialised rehabilitation professionals, from a variety of professional backgrounds, who have the necessary clinical decision-making, managerial, research and educational knowledge, skills and socio-political attitudes, to hold positions of leadership within rehabilitation-related fields.
• Produces rehabilitation specialists who can act as specialist consultants in public and private rehabilitation services, within and beyond their specific professional areas of practice.
• Equips you with a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of phenomena pertinent to the disability- and rehabilitation-related fields, within a human rights and social model perspective.
• Ensures mastery of the field of rehabilitation through the high-level analysis of new information, and the ability to deal with complexity and to find workable solutions to problems and challenges.
• Enables you to do advanced and independent research.
• Introduces you to the world of scholarly communication, inter alia through assistance in publishing your own research reports.
• Contributes to the pool of rehabilitation academics and professionals with the competence and critical intellectual abilities to ensure future advancement of the field of rehabilitation.
• Addresses the country’s need for rehabilitation specialists of the highest quality.

Please note: Theoretical modules are presented by means of blended learning which comprises a compulsory contact period of two weeks at the Tygerberg Campus in February of each study year, as well as web-based teaching, discussions and assignments in the course of the year.

1. Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies (structured option)

Programme content

First year

Epidemiology and Research Metodology (60)
Rehabilitation(60)

 

Second year

Rehabilitation (60)
Study Project (60)

 

Assessment and examination

• The Applied Research Methodology and the Rehabilitation I modules are completed at the end of the first year of study. The Rehabilitation II module and the Research Assignment are completed at the end of the second year. If you require more time to complete the research assignment you may register for a third year of study.
• The programme is subject to flexible assessment in the form of tests and assignments. Examinations are taken at the end of the Rehabilitation I and II modules.
• You must submit a satisfactory research assignment which clearly demonstrates your ability to conduct an independent scientific study and interpret the results.
• You must achieve a minimum mark of 50% for each module to pass the programme.

2. Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies (thesis option)

Programme content

The thesis subject will be determined in consultation with the programme coordinator.

Thesis: Rehabilitation (120)

 

Assessment and examination

• You must complete a research project, leading to the submission of a thesis which is assessed according to University guidelines through a process of internal and external assessment.
• A minimum pass mark of 50% is required.