Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science

Our community flourishes on the foundational pillars of education, research, service, and evidence-based practice. Collectively, we strive to enhance and preserve health and functionality.

Our programs, state-of-the-art research labs, and immersive learning environment are designed to cultivate competent graduates who possess the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors to excel in rehabilitation of injury/disability and promotion of health and wellbeing. We are excited that the U.S. News & World Report has recognized the DPT program (#65) and the newly accredited OTD (#133) programs in its 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Department News

Student Advocacy Adds Occupational Therapy to Vermont Forgivable Loans List

DPT Students to Host Sept. 16 Screening of 'Best Day Ever' at UVM

UVM Celebrates Opening of New Plastinated Anatomy Lab

Transforming Futures: Three New Scholarships and Funds Advance Rehabilitation and Movement Science at UVM

RMS Students Earn National Recognition for Scholarly Excellence

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Undergraduate Programs

Emergency Medical Services

Undergraduate Minor

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Exercise Science

B.S.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate124

Exercise Science

Undergraduate Minor

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate17

Integrative Health

Undergraduate Minor

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate15

Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching

Undergraduate Minor

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate15

Graduate Programs

Exercise Science

M.S.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate30 non-thesis, 36 thesis

Interprofessional Health Sciences

Ph.D.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Occupational Therapy

O.T.D.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate88

Physical Therapy

D.P.T.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate102

Student works with special olympics athlete

Rehabilitation and Movement Science Research

With top-notch resources and expert faculty, we ensure our students are prepared to succeed.

Explore our Labs

Lab-Based Coursework

Laboratory-based coursework provides the crucial practical skills and hands-on experience needed for a rewarding career dedicated to assisting people of all ages and abilities in enhancing their health, fitness, and overall well-being.

Dr. Mat Failla teaching physical therapy students

Hands-On Practice

Hands-on experience enhances your ability to assist people in maintaining or restoring their physical fitness and overall health. Exercise plays a crucial role in health maintenance and in preventing conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and other diseases.

Professional Experience

The University of Vermont's partnerships with entities like the UVM Health Network and UVM Medical Center, Burlington YMCA, and the Special Olympics offer chances for observation and the cultivation of vital professional skills.