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==Conversion table from OMSAS/OLSAS GPA to school-specific GPA/letter grades==
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==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admissions.html<br>
! OMSAS<ref>[http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf OMSAS 2008 Undergraduate Grading System Conversion Table]. Last accessed December 22, 2007.</ref><br>OLSAS<ref>[http://www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/pdf/c_olsas_b.pdf#search=%22OLSAS%20GPA%20conversion%20table%22 OLSAS 2008 Conversion Table]. Last accessed December 22, 2007.</ref>
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Admissions phone: (519) 661-3360<br>
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Fax: (519) 966-6575<br>
! 2.7
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Email: dbeer@uwo.ca (Donna Beer, Professional Program Assistant)
! 3.0
 
! 3.3
 
! 3.7
 
! 3.8
 
! 3.9
 
! 4.0
 
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| '''Alberta'''<ref>http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/Regulations-and-Information/Academic-Regulation/23.4.html#23.4</ref>
 
| align="center" |2.3 (C+)
 
| align="center"|2.7 (B-)
 
| align="center"|3.0 (B)
 
| align="center"|3.3 (B+)
 
| align="center"|3.7 (A-)
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|4.0 (A)
 
| align="center"|4.0 (A+)
 
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| '''Dalhousie'''<ref>http://ug.cal.dal.ca/ACRG.htm</ref>
 
| align="center" |2.3 (C+)
 
| align="center"|2.7 (B-)
 
| align="center"|3.0 (B)
 
| align="center"|3.3 (B+)
 
| align="center"|3.7 (A-)
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|4.0 (A)
 
| align="center"|4.3 (A+)
 
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| '''McGill'''<ref name="mcgill">[http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/general/grading/#F Method of course evaluation and grading procedures]</ref>
 
| align="center" |2.3 (C+)
 
| align="center"|2.7 (B-)
 
| align="center"|3.0 (B)
 
| align="center"|3.3 (B+)
 
| align="center"|3.7 (A-)
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|4.0 (A)
 
|-
 
| '''York'''<ref name="york">http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/2007-2008/acadinfo/grades.htm</ref>
 
| align="center" |5 (C+)
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|6 (B)
 
| align="center"|7 (B+)
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|8 (A)
 
| align="center"|-
 
| align="center"|9 (A+)
 
|}
 
  
==Inter-university percentage comparison==
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==Program Information==
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*There are four programs: MPT, MSc (PT), MPT/PhD, and MClSc
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**Only the MPT is a professional program; the other three are research programs.
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**This article focuses on admission requirements for the MPT and MSc (PT) programs.
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***For admission requirements for the concurrent MPT/PhD program, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt_phd/admissions.html here].
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*50 spaces each year for the MPT program, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada
  
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==Admissions Requirements==
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===Course and Degree Requirements (MPT)===
! Percent
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*Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
! 60
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*Required Courses
! 61
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**Human/Mammal/Vertebrate Physiology with a minimum grade of B (3 credits)
! 62
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***Courses with an "and" in its name e.g. "Human Anatomy and Physiology" will only count as 1.5 credits.
! 63
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**Science - 6 credits of the following:
! 64
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***Biology
! 65
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***Physics
! 66
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***Chemistry
! 67
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***Courses in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Human Biology, and Science for non-Science students '''will not''' count
! 68
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**Statistics or Research Methods (3 credits)
! 69
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**Social Science e.g. Anthropology (3 credits)
! 70
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**English or Writing (e.g. EAPR 250) with an essay component (3 credits)
! 71
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**Arts and Humanities (3 credits)
! 72
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***You may not use a 6-credit English/Writing course to fulfill both the Arts/Humanities and English/Writing categories
! 73
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! 74
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===Work and Volunteer Experience===
! 75
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*50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties
! 76
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! 77
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===GPA===
! 78
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====MPT====
! 79
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*Based on the last 60 credits completed as of December 31 of the application cycle.
! 80
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**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.
! 81
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**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.
! 82
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*Includes summer, part-time, and failed courses, in addition to courses taken after the four-year degree is completed.
! 83
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*Does not include S/U courses, practicums, activity-type courses, or courses taken as a graduate student
! 84
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! 85
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====MSc (PT)====
! 86
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*Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years
! 87
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/admission_req.html here].
! 88
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! 89
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===TOEFL===
! 90
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====MPT====
! 91
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*Minimum scores:
! 92
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**Paper-based: 620
! 93
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**Internet-based: 105
! >94
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**Computer-based: 260
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*Other accepted minimum scores:
| '''McGill'''<ref name="mcgill"/>
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**IELTS: 8
| align="center" colspan="5"|2.3 (C+)
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====MSc (PT)====
| align="center" colspan="5"|2.7 (B-)
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*Minimum TOEFL scores are same as above
| align="center" colspan="5"|3.0 (B)
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*Other accepted minimum scores:
| align="center" colspan="5"| 3.3 (B+)
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**MELAB: 88 overal, no mark less than 80
| align="center" colspan="5"| 3.7 (A-)
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**IELTS: 7
| align="center" colspan="10"|4.0 (A)
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|-
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===Residency Requirements===
| '''McMaster'''<ref>http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/calendar/year2005/sec_118.htm</ref>
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*Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
| align="center" colspan="3"|4 (C-)
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| align="center" colspan="4"|5 (C)
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==Interview==
| align="center" colspan="3"|6 (C+)
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*There is no interview
| align="center" colspan="3"|7 (B-)
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| align="center" colspan="4"|8 (B)
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==Documentation==
| align="center" colspan="3"|9 (B+)
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===MPT===
| align="center" colspan="5"|10 (A-)
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*Statement indicating completion of 50 hours volunteering or working (paid) with individuals who are struggling at a cognitive or physical level.
| align="center" colspan="5"|11 (A)
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**Form available as a PDF file in the ORPAS application package
| align="center" colspan="5"|12 (A+)
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*Two reference letters
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**ORPAS has R1 and R2 forms online for this very purpose
| '''Windsor'''<ref>http://web4.uwindsor.ca/units/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/Winter2007.nsf/printerFriendlyView/6AC7CC1DAE37CF7485256D36004C7671</ref>
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**One must be an academic reference, the other must be the individual/organization under whom you worked to attain the 50 hours of experience
| align="center" colspan="3"|5 (C-)
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*Incomplete applications will '''not''' be processed.
| align="center" colspan="4"|6 (C)
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| align="center" colspan="3"|7 (C+)
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Other information regarding required ORPAS documentation can be found [https://webapp.ouac.on.ca/html/help_files/632571_overview.html here].
| align="center" colspan="3"|8 (B-)
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| align="center" colspan="4"|9 (B)
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===MSc (PT)===
| align="center" colspan="3"|10 (B+)
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*Letter of intent
| align="center" colspan="6"|11 (A-)
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*CV (including academic/professional background, contact information, references)
| align="center" colspan="7"|12 (A)
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**References are collected electronically upon receipt of application
| align="center" colspan="2"|13 (A+)
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* For applicants who did not graduate from UWO, one transcript from each insitution attended is required. These must be sent electronically from each institution.
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/admission_req.html here].
| '''York'''<ref name="york"/>
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| align="center" colspan="5"|4 (C)
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==Deadlines==
| align="center" colspan="5"|5 (C+)
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*Applications must be submitted through [http://www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/ ORPAS] by January 8, 2010
| align="center" colspan="5"|6 (B)
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**Also applies for reference forms
| align="center" colspan="5"|7 (B+)
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*Application fee is $255 plus $75 for every university choice after the first.
| align="center" colspan="10"|8 (A)
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*ORPAS transcript processing fee is $10 per transcript. Transcripts must be received by January 29, 2010.
| align="center" colspan="5"|9 (A+)
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*Transcripts must come directly from the school.
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==Tuition==
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*Yearly flat tuition rate of $4,653.00
 +
*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.
 +
 
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==Statistics==
 +
*566 applicants in 2009 application cycle
 +
 
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==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
 +
**For information on the program's structure, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/program_description.html here]
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*Three placements
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**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

Latest revision as of 03:17, 25 March 2010

Contacts

Website: http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admissions.html
Admissions phone: (519) 661-3360
Fax: (519) 966-6575
Email: dbeer@uwo.ca (Donna Beer, Professional Program Assistant)

Program Information

  • There are four programs: MPT, MSc (PT), MPT/PhD, and MClSc
    • Only the MPT is a professional program; the other three are research programs.
    • This article focuses on admission requirements for the MPT and MSc (PT) programs.
      • For admission requirements for the concurrent MPT/PhD program, click here.
  • 50 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/Vertebrate Physiology with a minimum grade of B (3 credits)
      • Courses with an "and" in its name e.g. "Human Anatomy and Physiology" will only count as 1.5 credits.
    • Science - 6 credits of the following:
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Courses in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Human Biology, and Science for non-Science students will not count
    • Statistics or Research Methods (3 credits)
    • Social Science e.g. Anthropology (3 credits)
    • English or Writing (e.g. EAPR 250) with an essay component (3 credits)
    • Arts and Humanities (3 credits)
      • You may not use a 6-credit English/Writing course to fulfill both the Arts/Humanities and English/Writing categories

Work and Volunteer Experience

  • 50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties

GPA

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 here.

TOEFL

MPT

  • Minimum scores:
    • Paper-based: 620
    • Internet-based: 105
    • Computer-based: 260
  • Other accepted minimum scores:
    • 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

  • Statement indicating completion of 50 hours volunteering or working (paid) with individuals who are struggling at a cognitive or physical level.
    • Form available as a PDF file in the ORPAS application package
  • Two reference letters
    • ORPAS has R1 and R2 forms online for this very purpose
    • One must be an academic reference, the other must be the individual/organization under whom you worked to attain the 50 hours of experience
  • Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Other information regarding required ORPAS documentation can be found here.

MSc (PT)

  • Letter of intent
  • CV (including academic/professional background, contact information, references)
    • References are collected electronically upon receipt of application
  • For applicants who did not graduate from UWO, one transcript from each insitution attended is required. These must be sent electronically from each institution.

For more information, click here.

Deadlines

  • Applications must be submitted through ORPAS by January 8, 2010
    • Also applies for reference forms
  • Application fee is $255 plus $75 for every university choice after the first.
  • ORPAS transcript processing fee is $10 per transcript. Transcripts must be received by January 29, 2010.
  • Transcripts must come directly from the school.

Tuition

  • Yearly flat tuition rate of $4,653.00
  • 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.

Statistics

  • 566 applicants in 2009 application cycle

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
    • For information on the program's structure, click here
  • 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