Program Overview
The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at Montana State University - Billings is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 1,005 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Billings, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Evaluation Methods
- Principles of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
- Theories of Counseling
- Ethics in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
- Case Management Principles and Plan Development
- Advanced Human Development and Learning
- Individual and Family Adjustment to Disability
- Advanced Individual and Group Counseling
- Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability
- Group and Individual Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Application materials include:
Completed MSU Billings Graduate School Application.
Application essay. The essay will be no more than four typed pages, double-spaced, and answer the following questions: Why have you chosen this career path? What strengths or assets do you bring to the program? What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in the counseling profession?
Current vita or resume.
Complete, official transcripts from all institutions attended. Preference is given to students with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above. Students with cumulative GPAs of 2.75 \xc2\x96 3.00 may be considered for provisional admission.
Three letters of recommendation from professionals who can provide an evaluation of the applicant\xc2\x92s potential as a graduate student, professional abilities and potential for success. Appropriate references include work and volunteer supervisors and college/ university faculty within the counseling/human services profession. References may not include personal clergy, personal current or past counselor/therapist, colleagues, or friends/relatives.
Official notification of scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test. Preference is given to applicants who score above the 50th percentile on Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing. Applicants with GRE scores older than 3 years must retake the test
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,005 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,005 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montana State University - Billings directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Montana State University - Billings
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, United States
Montana State University - Billings is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months