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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*120 interviews offered and 40 applicants admitted each year (5 of the 40 are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students)
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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
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
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===Course and Degree Requirements===
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===Course and Degree Requirements (MPT)===
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====MPT====
 
 
*Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
 
*Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
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**Arts and Humanities (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
 
***You may not use a 6-credit English/Writing course to fulfill both the Arts/Humanities and English/Writing categories
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====MSc====
 
  
 
===Work and Volunteer Experience===
 
===Work and Volunteer Experience===
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*50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties
  
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===GPA (MPT)===
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===GPA===
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====MPT====
 
*Based on the last 60 credits completed as of December 31 of the application cycle.
 
*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.
 
**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.
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*Does not include S/U courses, practicums, activity-type courses, or courses taken as a graduate student
 
*Does not include S/U courses, practicums, activity-type courses, or courses taken as a graduate student
  
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====Other Requirements====
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====MSc (PT)====
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*Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/admission_req.html here].
  
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====Residency Requirements====
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===TOEFL===
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====MPT====
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*Minimum scores:
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**Paper-based: 620
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**Internet-based: 105
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**Computer-based: 260
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*Other accepted minimum scores:
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**IELTS: 8
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====MSc (PT)====
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*Minimum TOEFL scores are same as above
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*Other accepted minimum scores:
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**MELAB: 88 overal, no mark less than 80
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**IELTS: 7
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===Residency Requirements===
 
*Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
 
*Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  
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==Documentation==
 
==Documentation==
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===MPT===
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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.
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**Form available as a PDF file in the ORPAS application package
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*Two reference letters
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**ORPAS has R1 and R2 forms online for this very purpose
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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
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*Incomplete applications will '''not''' be processed.
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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].
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===MSc (PT)===
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*Letter of intent
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*CV (including academic/professional background, contact information, references)
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**References are collected electronically upon receipt of application
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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].
  
 
==Deadlines==
 
==Deadlines==
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*The application form and application fee ($50.00) along with supporting documents must be submitted by January 15th.
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*Applications must be submitted through [http://www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/ ORPAS] by January 8, 2010
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*Transcript of the fall term must be sent to the School of Physical Therapy and received by January 22nd.
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**Also applies for reference forms
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*Winter term transcript must be received by May 18th.
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*Application fee is $255 plus $75 for every university choice after the first.
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*ORPAS transcript processing fee is $10 per transcript. Transcripts must be received by January 29, 2010.
 
*Transcripts must come directly from the school.
 
*Transcripts must come directly from the school.
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*Three confidential letters of recommendation must be received by May 18th.
 
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*Applications aren’t processed until all information is received by the school.
 
  
 
==Tuition==
 
==Tuition==
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*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.
 
*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.
 
*Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
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*For international students on a Study Permit, there is an additional $200 international student fee.
 
 
*Check website for possible scholarship opportunities.
 
*Check website for possible scholarship opportunities.
  
 
==Statistics==
 
==Statistics==
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*40 applicants admitted each year
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*566 applicants in 2009 application cycle
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*5 of these are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students
 
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*No statistics available since Fall 2007 is the first year the Masters program in physical therapy is being offered.
 
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*or general facts about the university, see the following link: http://www.usask.ca/uofs/fact_sheet.php
 
  
 
==Other facts/Notes==
 
==Other facts/Notes==
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*Students in the M.P.T. program are engaged in academics for 11 months per year.
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*Must provide immunization record, be immunized for TB, and acquire OESS/VSS screening once admitted
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*The program lasts 2 years and 6 months.
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*Two year program, including spring/summer terms
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*The program is divided into modules which include a major project, clinical education, discovery time, case integration and various evaluations.
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**For information on the program's structure, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/program_description.html here]
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*For newly admitted students, school starts in mid-August.
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*Three placements
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**Junior (Spring/Summer of Year 1): 6 weeks
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**Junior-Intermediate (Fall of Year 2): 6 weeks
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**Intermediate-Senior, Senior, Professional Consolidation (Spring/Summer of Year 2): 18 weeks
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**If placement is outside the London area, funding of up to $750/placement (or up to $1500 for all three placements) is available
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**Otherwise, travel and accommodation costs are paid entirely by the student.
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**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
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