University of British Columbia Physical Therapy
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Canadian universities |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/Home.htm
Phone: 604-822-8225
Admissions e-mail: physical.therapy@ubc.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MPT)
- Primary consideration given for residents of British Columbia
- Online Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc)
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: bachelor’s degree from any field (120 credits)
- Required Courses
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Physics (3 credits) or Grade 12 secondary-level physics
- Chemistry (3 credits) or Grade 12 secondary-level chemistry
- Human Anatomy (3 credits)
- Psychology (3 credits)
- Human Physiology (6 credits)
- Note – Minimum grade of B is required in every course
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GPA
- Minimum GPA of 300 and 400 level courses: 3.3
- GPA calculation: All prerequisites + the last 30 credits of university senior level courses
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TOEFL and GRE
- For international applicants
- PBT 600, CBT 250
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Work and Volunteer Experience
- Minimum of 70 hours of volunteer or paid work involving direct interaction with patients of cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities
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Supporting Documents
- Online application here
- Non-refundable fee of $150 (International) or $90 (domestic)
- Departmental fee of $100
- 2 sets of official transcripts and high school transcripts if applicable
- Proof of residency
- 3 reference letters
- Prerequisite course information sheet
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Interview
- Applicants who meet the above minimum requirements are eligible for interview consideration (verbal communication skill, maturity and personal suitability).
- Approximately, 80 candidates will be offered an interview.
- Selection of interview candidates is based on the academic standing in the senior level courses.
- The interview will comprise a verbal interview and an examination of written English proficiency. Fulfillment of the minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee an interview.
- The Master of Physical Therapy interviews are in early March. Applicants will be advised of their results in late April.
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Timeline
- July 31, 2010: Opening of application
- September 30, 2010: deadline for online applications and supporting documentation (for September 2011 entry)
- January 21, 2010: MPT interview dates
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Tuition 2009-2010 and Funding
- Domestic fees - $1 734.98 per instalment. Minimum of 7 instalments for program
- International fees - $1 734.98 per instalment
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