bachelor of science
Rehabilitation Sciences
A Rehabilitation Sciences degree equips you with a strong science foundation and hands-on healthcare experience while exploring human movement, wellness, and rehabilitation. You’ll build knowledge in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and kinesiology to prepare for careers in health services or graduate study in allied health professions.
Dig Deeper Into the program
Learn core sciences and applied rehabilitation principles while gaining practical skills that support careers in healthcare settings or preparation for graduate programs such as occupational or physical therapy.
Degrees Offered
- Bachelors
Start Terms
- Fall or Spring
Program Format
- On-campus
- Select classes available online to provide added flexibility for students
Credit Hours & Timeline
- Total credits required: 120
- Typical completion time: 4 years
Build a strong foundation in health, movement and patient care. The Rehabilitation Sciences curriculum prepares you for careers in therapy-related fields or advanced study in healthcare professions.
- Pathways to careers in healthcare and rehabilitation settings
- Coursework in anatomy, physiology and rehabilitation sciences
- Focus on injury prevention, recovery and patient care
- Hands-on learning and applied experiences
- Preparation for graduate programs in physical, occupational or related therapies
Applicants for admission are evaluated based on the following criteria to gain full admission.
- High school record of cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An applicant for a degree program must have graduated or will have graduated with 16 high school units from an accredited high school. The college preparatory program is strongly recommended to high school students. Ordinarily this program includes four years of English and two years of social studies, science, and mathematics.
- College/university record of cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, if applicable.
Applicants who do not meet the following criteria and show potential for success may be reviewed for an alternate admissions pathway.
Students who have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED) and have not accumulated at least 12 collegiate level semester hours credit at a regionally accredited institution with a 2.5 GPA or better will follow the Alternate Admissions Pathway.
Applications open July 1 for the upcoming academic year. CSM follows a rolling admission process, reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage students to apply early for priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and financial aid.
The Mercy Core is CSM’s general education curriculum and the foundation of every degree. Rooted in the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, it integrates ethics, reflection, and action to prepare women to lead with purpose and advance justice in their communities.
Tuition & Aid
Investing in your education is a big decision, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Every admitted full-time undergraduate student is guaranteed a merit scholarship, and CSM offers additional aid and personalized guidance to make your degree attainable. Our team will walk you through your options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Your Roadmap to Admission
From application to enrollment, we guide you through each step with clarity and personal support so you can focus on what matters most and take the next step toward your future.
Why Students Choose CSM?
All-Women’s, Mission-Driven Experience
Learn in a supportive, women’s college community shaped by Mercy Core values that emphasize compassion, service, and ethical care.
Strong Science + Practical Skills
Balanced coursework in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and kinesiology prepares you for diverse roles in healthcare and wellness settings.
Hands-On Learning
Gain real-world experience through labs and healthcare-focused training that build applied skills employers seek.
Graduate Pathways
This degree is designed to lay the groundwork for advanced professional study in fields like occupational or physical therapy.
Your Path. Your Purpose.
This degree is especially powerful because it can launch you directly into patient-facing healthcare roles or serve as a strategic bridge into graduate programs like OT, PT, PA, or other allied health fields.
Rehab Sciences Career Pathways
- Graduate pathways to OTD or DPT
- Rehab or PT Technician
- OT or Clinical Support Assistant
- Case Manager or Care Coordinator
- Vocational Rehab Specialist
- Clinical Research Assistant
Rehab sciences Fast Facts
Flexible Pathways
Multiple Career Options
Launch into healthcare roles or continue into graduate study for OT, PT, PA, and other allied health professions.
Strong Science core
Anatomy to Kinesiology
Build a foundation in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and movement science for healthcare careers.
experiential
Hands-On Healthcare Training
Includes practical learning experiences and applied skills that prepare you for a variety of healthcare environments.
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
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