University of Alberta Physical Therapy
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Alberta |
Location
Department of Physical Therapy
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Alberta
8205 114St
2-50 Corbett Hall
Edmonton, AB, CANADA T6G 2G4
Contacts
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/physical-therapy
Phone: 780-492-5983
Admissions e-mail: mscpt@ualberta.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT)
- 30 month long
- Course-based
- Approximately 110 students per year
- Selection Basis
- Preference given to residents of Alberta (minimum 15% allocated for out-of-province students)
- GPA in the most recent 60 credits prior to February of the admission year
- Weight distribution: 50% Interview (MMI), 45% GPA and 5% Anatomy Course grade
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- Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science (MScRS)
- Thesis-based
- Duration: 2 to 4 years
- Designed for students from backgrounds in rehabilitation medicine and related areas
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science (PhD)
- Duration: 4 years
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- MScPT:
- 4-year bachelor’s degree from academic institution recognized by University of Alberta
- baccalaureate degree may be in any field of study
- Required Courses:
- English (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Psychology (6 credits)
- Humanities/Social Science (3 credits)
- Human Anatomy (3 credits)
- Human Physiology (6 credits)
- Human Movement (3 credits)
- Canadian Indigenous History
- MScRS:
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent or a previous graduate degree in a rehabilitation discipline or related area from academic institution recognized by University of Alberta
- PhD:
- Master's degree or honours BSc degree in rehabilitation discipline or related area
- More
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GPA
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- MScPT Competitive GPA:
- greater than 3.6 for Alberta applicants
- greater than 3.9 for others
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Work and Volunteer Requirements
- A minimum of 30 hours of volunteer or paid work completed within the last few years before application
- Work must include interactions with persons with disabilities
- The student's primary work supervisor must complete a Verification of Work Experience form
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English Language Proficiency Requirement and GRE
- MScPT:
- TOEFL: PBT minimum 580, IBT minimum 92
- IELTS: minimum 7.5 overall score and 7.0+ in each section
- MScRS:
- GRE scores are required
- TOEFL for international students: 580 PBT, 50 TSE,
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Supporting Documents
- MScPT:
- Application fee: $100
- Official transcripts
- Completed Pre-requisite course list
- Letter of verification from the primary work supervisor confirming 30 hours of experience
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Application Process
- MScRS and PhD:
- Online application
- One copy of official transcripts
- Current curriculum vitae
- Formal statement of goals for the master’s program in rehabilitation science and a research plan
- Letters of reference from three individuals
- Availability of supervision by a member of the academic staff
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Timeline
- MScPT
- Application process becomes available October 1st
- Application deadline:
- International students: January 15th
- Domestic students: February 1st
- MScRS
- April 15th for September entry
- September 15th for January entry
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Tuition 2018-2019
- MScPT:
- Domestic fees - Year 1: $9,040.20, Year 2: $7,970.40, Year 3: $1,869.60
- International fees - contact gradfees@ualberta.ca
- MScRS and PhD:
- Canadian students - $5,635 per year
- International students - $10,260 per year
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