Master of science in rehabilitation and mobility sciences
An advanced postgraduate engineering programme developing skilled Rehabilitation and Mobility Sciences
to lead healthcare technology innovation across East Africa.
2 Years Full-time 240 Credits Kigali, Rwanda Face-to-face
About the Programme
Programme Overview
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mobility Sciences is a two- years rehabilitation degree programme (240 credits)
offered by the Regional Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and e-Health (CEBE), University of Rwanda.
The programme focuses on advanced knowledge and skills for improving the mobility, independence, and quality of life of individuals with physical disabilities.
The program integrates principles of rehabilitation science, assistive technology, prosthetics and orthotics, and patient-centered care.
It prepares graduates to design, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation interventions that enhance functional mobility.
The program combines coursework, laboratory practice, clinical field attachment, and a research dissertation.
Objectives
Programme Aims
The aims of the programme are to:
Apply advanced principles of rehabilitation and mobility sciences to clinical and health system challenges.
Use emerging technologies, research methods, and modern tools to solve rehabilitation problems.
Expose students to projects and practical experiences in laboratories, workshops, and clinical settings.
Develop technical understanding of rehabilitation technologies and their application in healthcare and business development.
Strengthen communication, leadership, management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in rehabilitation practice.
Competencies
Graduate Attributes
Graduates are expected to develop competencies in the following areas:
Neurological rehabilitation
Paediatric rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Assistive devices and rehabilitation technologies
Disability and rehabilitation services management
These describe graduates' overall capabilities:
Evidence-based practice
Global health and disability
Advanced research methods
Advanced clinical neuroscience
Advanced clinical skills in neurorehabilitation
Advanced movement science
Advanced orthotic science
Advanced prosthetics
Advanced prosthetic and orthotic biomechanics
Assistive technology legislation and policy frameworks
Health services management
Perspectives of disability
Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to:
Understand rehabilitation principles and frameworks addressing impairments and disabilities.
Explain trends in rehabilitation technologies
Apply assistive devices and technologies in rehabilitation.
Understand disability policies, legislation, and frameworks.
Critically evaluate rehabilitation programs, policies, and guidelines.
Analyse clinical assessment results in rehabilitation practice.
Differentiate types of assistive technologies used in rehabilitation.
Apply tele-health technologies in rehabilitation services.
Apply the rehabilitation cycle to manage impairments and functional needs.
Use and prescribe assistive technologies in rehabilitation practice.
Deliver rehabilitation interventions using modern technologies.
Demonstrate professional independence and leadership in rehabilitation services.
Initiate projects for professional development.
Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Conduct and disseminate research in rehabilitation sciences.
Apply ethical principles and professional standards.
Curriculum
Course Content
Year 1 — Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6151
Evidence Based Practice
20
1
1
RCO6152
Global health and disability
20
1
1
RNE6153
Advanced Clinical Neuro Science
20
1
1
Semester Total
60
Year 1 — Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RNE6251
Advanced Clinical Skills in Neurorehabilitation
20
1
2
RNE6252
Rehabilitation of gait and balance(Elective
20
1
2
RNE6253
Rehabilitation of cognition and behaviour(Elective)
20
1
2
RNE6254
Neurorehabilitation field placement I
20
1
2
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 3
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6351
Advanced Research Methods
20
2
3
RNE6352
Research proposal in neurorehabilitation
20
2
3
RNE6353
Neurorehabilitation field placement II
20
2
3
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 4
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RNE6451
Research dissertation in neurorehabilitation
60
2
4
Semester Total
60
TOTAL PROGRAMME CREDITS
240 CREDITS
Delivery mode: All modules will be delivered using
face-to-face mode at UR-CEBE, Kigali Innovation City.
Curriculum
Course Content
Year 1 — Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6151
Evidence Based Practice
20
1
1
RCO6152
Global health and disability
20
1
1
RPA6153
Paediatric Neurological Rehabilitation
20
1
1
Semester Total
60
Year 1 — Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RPA6251
Paediatric orthopaedic Rehabilitation
20
1
2
RPA6252
Paediatric cardio-respiratory Rehabilitation
20
1
2
RPA6253
Paediatric Rehabilitation field placement I
20
1
2
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 3
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6351
Advanced Research Methods
20
2
3
RPA6352
Research proposal in paediatric rehabilitation
20
2
3
RPA6353
Paediatric Rehabilitation field placement II
20
2
3
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 4
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RPA6451
Research dissertation in paediatric rehabilitation
60
2
4
Semester Total
60
TOTAL PROGRAMME CREDITS
240 CREDITS
Delivery mode: All modules will be delivered using
face-to-face mode at UR-CEBE, Kigali Innovation City.
Curriculum
Course Content
Year 1 — Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6151
Evidence Based Practice
20
1
1
RCO6152
Global health and disability
20
1
1
RMU6153
Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management I
20
1
1
Semester Total
60
Year 1 — Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RMU6251
Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management II
10
1
2
RMU6252
Advanced Movement Science
20
1
2
RMU6253
Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
10
1
2
RMU6254
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation field placement I
20
1
2
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 3
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6351
Advanced Research Methods
20
2
3
RMU6352
Research proposal in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
20
2
3
RMU6353
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation field placement II
20
2
3
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 4
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RMU6451
Research dissertation in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
60
2
4
Semester Total
60
TOTAL PROGRAMME CREDITS
240 CREDITS
Delivery mode: All modules will be delivered using
face-to-face mode at UR-CEBE, Kigali Innovation City.
Curriculum
Course Content
Year 1 — Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6151
Evidence Based Practice
20
1
1
RCO6152
Global health and disability
20
1
1
RPO6153
Advanced Orthotic Science
10
1
1
RPO6154
Advanced Prosthetics
10
1
1
Semester Total
60
Year 1 — Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RPO6251
Advanced Spinal Orthotics
10
1
2
RPO6252
Biomechartonics
10
1
2
RPO6253
Advanced Prosthetic and Orthotic Biomechanics
10
1
2
RPO6254
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology
10
1
2
RPO6255
Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics Field attachment I
20
1
2
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 3
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6351
Advanced Research Methods
20
2
3
RPO6352
Research proposal in Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics
10
2
3
RPO6353
Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics Field Attachment II
10
2
3
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 4
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RPO6451
Research dissertation in Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics
60
2
4
Semester Total
60
TOTAL PROGRAMME CREDITS
240 CREDITS
Delivery mode: All modules will be delivered using
face-to-face mode at UR-CEBE, Kigali Innovation City.
Curriculum
Course Content
Year 1 — Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6151
Evidence Based Practice
20
1
1
RCO6152
Global health and disability
20
1
1
RDI6153
Perspectives of Disability
20
1
1
Semester Total
60
Year 1 — Semester 2
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RDI6251
Assistive Technology Legislation and Policy Frameworks
20
1
2
RDI6252
Health Services Management
20
1
2
RDI6253
Disability and rehabilitation field placement I
20
1
2
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 3
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RCO6351
Advanced Research Methods
20
2
3
RDI6352
Research proposal in Disability and rehabilitation
20
2
3
RDI6353
Disability and rehabilitation field placement II
20
2
3
Semester Total
60
Year 2 — Semester 4
Module Code
Module Title
Credits
Year
Semester
RDI6451
Research dissertation in Disability and rehabilitation
60
2
4
Semester Total
60
TOTAL PROGRAMME CREDITS
240 CREDITS
Delivery mode: All modules will be delivered using
face-to-face mode at UR-CEBE, Kigali Innovation City.
Structure
Programme Structure
The programme totals 240 credits and is organized over
two academic years (four semesters) of full-time study.
No part-time option is currently available.
As specified in the Rwandan National Qualification Framework for Higher Education
Institutions (NCHE, 2007), the academic year is divided into four semesters of
15 weeks each. Academic work and assessments are carried out within the month in
which each module is completed.
Support
Student Support
Students receive comprehensive academic and administrative support throughout the programme.
Academic Support
Access to study materials and electronic resources
Use of the university e-learning platform
Academic and clinical supervisors
Regular meetings with supervisors (face-to-face or online)
Clinical mentorship during field placements
Administrative Support
Guidance on registration and academic procedures
Assistance with residence permits for international students
Support with accommodation and health insurance
Additional Support
Special arrangements for students with disabilities.
Assistance with residence permits for international students
Access to laboratories, workshops, libraries, and clinical facilities
