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Rehabilitation Sciences

Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)

Format(s)
Hybrid
Degree Type
Master of Rehabilitation Technology
Duration

Full-time
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time
Varies and at the student’s pace

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Format(s)
Hybrid
Degree Type
Master of Rehabilitation Technology
Duration

Full-time
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time
Varies and at the student’s pace

Request Info

Have Questions?

Contact this program's enrollment specialist(s):

Alice Miner
Alice Miner
alice.miner@pitt.edu

At a Glance

The Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT) coursework is offered in an online format to prepare graduates from anywhere to become leaders in the field of assistive technology and to earn their credential as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). One in-person immersion is required to gain valuable hands-on experience.

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

September 15, 2024

Application Closes

August 15, 2025 with rolling admissions.
The deadline for international student applications (F-1 students) is May 1.

 

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

Full-time
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time
Varies and at the student’s pace

Commitment

Full-time or Part-time

Credits

35

Degree

Type of Degree

Master of Rehabilitation Technology

This degree enhances skills in assistive and rehabilitation technology. Graduates are more than prepared to become an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).

Format(s)

Hybrid

Applied Skills

Coursework is 100% online, but students come to the University’s Oakland campus in Pittsburgh to participate in the Deep Dive Immersions.

Students also complete an in-person, 240-hour clinical practicum/internship during the summer term. This internship can be completed within a clinic, hospital, community organization, school, manufacturing or supply company, or any other approved facility.

Estimated
Program Costs

Accreditation

The University of Pittsburgh Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendations of the Committee on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Education (CoA-RATE).

Student
Handbooks

Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Manual
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2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook
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Learn more about the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology

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Have Questions?

Contact this program's enrollment specialist(s):

Alice Miner
Alice Miner
alice.miner@pitt.edu
Learn more about the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology

Related Programs:

Male and female student analyzing data from a smart device.

Rehabilitation Science (PhD)
Female technician adjusting a prosthetic leg.

Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)

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Field Descriptions
Field of Study (Intended Major)

  1. Certificate
  2. Certificate - Hybrid/Online

Concentration
  1. Doctorate - Rehabilitation Science
  2. Doctorate - Physical Therapy - Entry-level DPT
  3. Master's Degree - Physical Therapy - Post-professional Master of Science
  4. Master's Degree - Health Informatics
  5. Master - Hybrid/Online - Health Informatics - Online
  6. Master's Degree - Dietitian Nutritionist Program
Term
  1. Fall - Spring - Summer
  2. Fall - Spring
  3. Fall
  4. Spring
  5. Summer
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