University of Western Ontario Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy
Canadian universities
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Location

1151 Richmond St, London, ON, N6A 3K7 Western University

Contacts

Website: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/index.html
Admissions phone: (519) 661-2111 x 88842
Email: ptadmit@uwo.ca (Donna Beer, Professional Program Assistant)

Program Information

• There are two programs: MPT and MClSc
  • Only the MPT is a professional program; the other is a research program
  • This article focuses on admission requirements for the MPT and MSc (PT) programs
• 70 spaces each year for the MPT program, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements (MPT)

• Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
• Required Courses
  • Human, Mammal, or Vertebrate Physiology (3 credits)
  • Science - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology (6 credits)
  • Statistics, Research Methods, or Research Design (3 credits)
  • Social Sciences or Liberal Arts (6 credits)

Work and Volunteer Experience

• 50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties. This includes any paid or volunteer hospital experience in Acute Rehabilitation Unit and out-patient rehabilitation.

MPT

• Based on the last 60 credits completed as of December 31 of the application cycle.
  • Admissions will calculate GPA starting with final fall grades, and count backwards from there based on the chronological order indicated on the applicant's transcript.
  • If the last few courses needed to fulfill the 60-credit total do not comprise an entire semester (e.g. 3 out of 5 courses of 2nd year Winter), the average of the entire year is taken.
• Includes summer, part-time, and failed courses, in addition to courses taken after the four-year degree is completed.
• Does not include S/U courses, practicums, activity-type courses, or courses taken as a graduate student

MSc (PT)

• Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years

For more information, click [1].

MPT

• Minimum scores:
  • Paper-based: 620
  • Internet-based: 105
  • IELTS: 8

MSc (PT)

• Minimum TOEFL scores are same as above
• Other accepted minimum scores:
  • MELAB: 88 overal, no mark less than 80
  • IELTS: 7

Residency Requirements

• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Interview

• There is no interview

Documentation

MPT

• Complete CASPer online, video-scenario, situational judgement test (completed by January 20)
• Upload officials transcripts directly to ORPAS
• Two standard letters of reference (one by an individual who holds an academic faculty position and the second by a professional who can judge the applicant's performance and interpersonal skills)
• Applicant Statement explaining why you choose PT as a career, and specifically why Western
• Evidence of paid/unpaid PT-related experiences and community service activities
• Evidence of paid/unpaid non-PT/community service activities
• Accomplishments
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.

To access the application form and learn about all documentation requirements, please visit here

Deadlines

• Applications are accepted (using ORPAS online system) beginning in mid-October
• Last day to submit an application is January 4

Offers of admission are sent out beginning in mid-May

Tuition

• Tuition rate of $4,183.00 for the MPT.
• Student fees include athletic fee, recreation fee, student services fee, GSA activity fee, GSA health and vision insurance, and GSA dental insurance. These add up to around $500 a year.
• Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
• Check website for possible scholarship opportunities.

Visit here for a list of tuition fees based on specific programs.

Other facts/Notes

• Must provide immunization record, be immunized for TB, and acquire OESS/VSS screening once admitted
• Two year program, including spring/summer terms
• Three placements
  • Junior (Spring/Summer of Year 1): 6 weeks
  • Junior-Intermediate (Fall of Year 2): 6 weeks
  • Intermediate-Senior, Senior, Professional Consolidation (Spring/Summer of Year 2): 18 weeks
  • If placement is outside the London area, funding of up to $750/placement (or up to $1500 for all three placements) is available
  • Otherwise, travel and accommodation costs are paid entirely by the student.
  • Graded under pass/fail scheme