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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
− | *50 spaces each year, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada | + | *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 [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt_phd/admissions.html here]. | ||
+ | *50 spaces each year for the MPT program, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada | ||
==Admissions Requirements== | ==Admissions Requirements== | ||
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====MSc (PT)==== | ====MSc (PT)==== | ||
*Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years | *Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/admission_req.html here]. | ||
===TOEFL=== | ===TOEFL=== | ||
− | *Minimum | + | ====MPT==== |
− | **Paper: 620 | + | *Minimum scores: |
+ | **Paper-based: 620 | ||
**Internet-based: 105 | **Internet-based: 105 | ||
− | **Computer: 260 | + | **Computer-based: 260 |
− | *Minimum | + | *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=== | ===Residency Requirements=== | ||
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**References are collected electronically upon receipt of application | **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 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 [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/admission_req.html here]. | ||
==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== |
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
- Human/Mammal/Vertebrate Physiology with a minimum grade of B (3 credits)
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