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==Admission Requirements for Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.)== | ==Admission Requirements for Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.)== | ||
| − | + | Recruitment Powerpoint for 2013 [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/Oct%202010%20%20Uof%20S%20Recruitment.pdf here] | |
===General Notes=== | ===General Notes=== | ||
*120 interviews offered and 40 applicants admitted each year (5 of the 40 are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students) | *120 interviews offered and 40 applicants admitted each year (5 of the 40 are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students) | ||
| + | *Application due December 15, 2012 | ||
====Criteria==== | ====Criteria==== | ||
*Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university | *Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university | ||
| − | *Successful completion of the following courses: Human Body Systems (human physiology) | + | **A required average of 70%. For applicants with an undergraduate degree, only the two most recent academic years are considered. For applicants holding a graduate degree, all courses are considered. |
| − | *NOTE: applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application. | + | *Successful completion of the following courses: |
| − | * | + | ** Human Body Systems (human physiology)-- 6 credits |
| − | + | ** Human Anatomy -- 3 credits | |
| + | ** Statistical Methods -- 3 credits | ||
| + | ***NOTE: applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application. For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/admission-prerequisites.html here] | ||
| + | *Essential skills and attributes. Click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/general-information/policies-and-procedures/disability-accommodations-/101001%20U%20of%20S%20Physical%20Therapy%20Essential%20Skills%20and%20Attributes%20-%20Final%20approved.pdf here] for more details. | ||
====Residency Requirements==== | ====Residency Requirements==== | ||
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**A resident is considered to have an established home at least one year prior to Sept. 1st in the year of proposed admission, or the applicant’s family resides in these provinces. | **A resident is considered to have an established home at least one year prior to Sept. 1st in the year of proposed admission, or the applicant’s family resides in these provinces. | ||
*Applicants with a parent who has graduated from the University of Saskatchewan will also be considered. | *Applicants with a parent who has graduated from the University of Saskatchewan will also be considered. | ||
| + | For more details click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/residency-requirements.html here] | ||
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| + | ==Other Documents== | ||
| + | *Online Application from Faculty (Available [https://survey.usask.ca/survey.php?sid=22532 here]) | ||
| + | *CGSR (College of Graduate Studies and Research) application (Available [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/grad_programs/programs/MPT.php here]) | ||
| + | *If accepted, two copies of official transcript by May 31, 2013 | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
| − | *Admissions interviews are scheduled for mid-March. | + | *Admissions interviews are scheduled for early mid-March. |
**the interview evaluates personal characteristics such as interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, integrity, decision making and knowledge of health care. | **the interview evaluates personal characteristics such as interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, integrity, decision making and knowledge of health care. | ||
| − | *Interview is | + | *Interview is on average 80 minutes long and composed of 7-10 stations, each with a different evaluator. |
*All applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and a data release form. | *All applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and a data release form. | ||
*The interview will be scheduled only once and cannot be rescheduled. | *The interview will be scheduled only once and cannot be rescheduled. | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/school-of-physical-therapy-multiple-mini-interview-method.html here] | ||
==Admission== | ==Admission== | ||
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*Admitted applicants are required to obtain a “Level C” CPR certification during the first six weeks of the term, unless they already obtained one within the past year. | *Admitted applicants are required to obtain a “Level C” CPR certification during the first six weeks of the term, unless they already obtained one within the past year. | ||
*This certification must be renewed yearly. | *This certification must be renewed yearly. | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/general-admission-information-1.html here] | ||
| + | Practice MMI, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/Practice_MMI_QuestionsUofS.pdf here] | ||
==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== | ||
| − | *Application forms for the | + | *Application forms for the 2013 cycle will be available in Fall 2012 |
| − | ==Tuition== | + | ==2012-2013 Tuition== |
| − | *Yearly | + | *Yearly tuition rate for full program: $17,540 |
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*Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation. | *Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation. | ||
*For international students on a Study Permit, there is an additional $200 international student fee. | *For international students on a Study Permit, there is an additional $200 international student fee. | ||
| − | * | + | *There is the Saskatchewan Health Bursary and entrance scholarship of $1,000 and $1,500 |
==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
*40 applicants admitted each year | *40 applicants admitted each year | ||
*5 of these are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students | *5 of these are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students | ||
| − | * | + | *In 2012, 132 applied, 77% minimum accepted average, 33% male |
| − | |||
==Other facts/Notes== | ==Other facts/Notes== | ||
*Students in the M.P.T. program are engaged in academics for 11 months per year. | *Students in the M.P.T. program are engaged in academics for 11 months per year. | ||
*The program lasts 2 years and 6 months. | *The program lasts 2 years and 6 months. | ||
| − | *The program is divided into modules which include a major project, clinical education, discovery time, case integration and various evaluations. | + | *The program is divided into ten modules which include a major project, clinical education, discovery time, case integration and various evaluations. View curriculum [https://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/curriculum/ here] |
| − | * | + | *Application results by May 1st; school starts on August 19, 2013. |
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Physiotherapy]] | [[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Physiotherapy]] | ||
[[Category:Physical Therapy|Saskatchewan]] | [[Category:Physical Therapy|Saskatchewan]] | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt
Admissions phone: (306) 966-6579
Fax: (306) 966-6575
Email: pt.admissions@usask.ca (Bev Cuzner, Academic Program Assistant)
Mailing Address:
School of Physical Therapy
University of Saskatchewan
1121 College Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W3
Canada
Admission Requirements for Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.)
Recruitment Powerpoint for 2013 here
General Notes
- 120 interviews offered and 40 applicants admitted each year (5 of the 40 are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students)
- Application due December 15, 2012
Criteria
- Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
- A required average of 70%. For applicants with an undergraduate degree, only the two most recent academic years are considered. For applicants holding a graduate degree, all courses are considered.
- Successful completion of the following courses:
- Human Body Systems (human physiology)-- 6 credits
- Human Anatomy -- 3 credits
- Statistical Methods -- 3 credits
- NOTE: applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application. For more information, click here
- Essential skills and attributes. Click here for more details.
Residency Requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant and a resident of Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories.
- A resident is considered to have an established home at least one year prior to Sept. 1st in the year of proposed admission, or the applicant’s family resides in these provinces.
- Applicants with a parent who has graduated from the University of Saskatchewan will also be considered.
For more details click here
Other Documents
- Online Application from Faculty (Available here)
- CGSR (College of Graduate Studies and Research) application (Available here)
- If accepted, two copies of official transcript by May 31, 2013
Interview
- Admissions interviews are scheduled for early mid-March.
- the interview evaluates personal characteristics such as interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, integrity, decision making and knowledge of health care.
- Interview is on average 80 minutes long and composed of 7-10 stations, each with a different evaluator.
- All applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and a data release form.
- The interview will be scheduled only once and cannot be rescheduled.
For more information, click here
Admission
- Admission scores are weighted (60% depends on your academic average, 40% on the score from the interview)
- If accepted, applicants must participate in a full body exam.
- Admitted applicants are required to obtain a “Level C” CPR certification during the first six weeks of the term, unless they already obtained one within the past year.
- This certification must be renewed yearly.
For more information, click here Practice MMI, click here
Deadlines
- Application forms for the 2013 cycle will be available in Fall 2012
2012-2013 Tuition
- Yearly tuition rate for full program: $17,540
- Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
- For international students on a Study Permit, there is an additional $200 international student fee.
- There is the Saskatchewan Health Bursary and entrance scholarship of $1,000 and $1,500
Statistics
- 40 applicants admitted each year
- 5 of these are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students
- In 2012, 132 applied, 77% minimum accepted average, 33% male
Other facts/Notes
- Students in the M.P.T. program are engaged in academics for 11 months per year.
- The program lasts 2 years and 6 months.
- The program is divided into ten modules which include a major project, clinical education, discovery time, case integration and various evaluations. View curriculum here
- Application results by May 1st; school starts on August 19, 2013.
