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+ | ==Location== | ||
+ | School of Physiotherapy - Dalhousie University<br> | ||
+ | 4th Floor, Forrest Building<br> | ||
+ | 5869 University Avenue,<br> | ||
+ | Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2 | ||
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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
− | Website: | + | '''Website:''' https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy.html<br> |
+ | '''Telephone:''' (902) 494-1947 (admission) or (902) 494-2524 <br> | ||
+ | '''Email:''' ptadmissions@dal.ca or physiotherapy@dal.ca | ||
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+ | ==Program Information== | ||
+ | *Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) | ||
+ | **25 months in duration | ||
+ | ***Academic portion: 66 weeks | ||
+ | ***Clinical placements: 6 weeks each for a total of 30 weeks | ||
+ | **Prepares students for the Physiotherapy Competency Examination | ||
+ | **Does not accept transfer applicants | ||
+ | **For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions.html (Physiotherapy)/ here] or [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/faq.html here] | ||
− | + | *Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research | |
− | + | **Click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admission-and-application.html here] and [https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/school-of-physiotherapy/Dal_MScRRPT_Brochure_Website_July_20167.pdf here] for more information | |
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==Admissions Requirements== | ==Admissions Requirements== | ||
− | ===Course and Degree Requirements=== | + | |
− | *Four-year undergraduate degree | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
+ | *MScPT: | ||
+ | **Four-year undergraduate degree | ||
**A three-year degree with 30 additional credits at a senior level will be considered | **A three-year degree with 30 additional credits at a senior level will be considered | ||
**Majors in Neuroscience, Psychology, Human Movement Science, Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Health Promotion, Ergonomics or Anatomy are preferred. | **Majors in Neuroscience, Psychology, Human Movement Science, Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Health Promotion, Ergonomics or Anatomy are preferred. | ||
− | *Required courses: | + | **Required courses: |
− | ** | + | ***Human Physiology (6 credits) |
− | ** Cell | + | ***Biology/Cell Biology (3 credits) |
− | ** | + | ***Human Anatomy (3 credits) |
− | ** | + | ***Life Sciences (3 credits) |
− | ** | + | ****E.g. Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Bio-chemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering |
− | ** | + | ***Statistics (3 credits) |
− | ** | + | ***Social Sciences/Humanities/Languages (6 credits) |
− | ** Social Sciences | + | ****At least 3 credits in Psychology |
− | For more information, click [ | + | Check for equivalent courses [https://dalonline.dal.ca/PROD/fyskeqiv.P_TransEquiv#$93628 here] |
+ | For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/preparing-to-apply.html here] | ||
− | ===GPA=== | + | ====GPA==== |
− | * | + | *Minimum GPA: 3.3/4.3 or B+ |
− | + | **Based on last 60 credits completed | |
− | *Based on last 60 credits completed | ||
− | === | + | ====English Language Proficiency Requirement==== |
*Minimum scores: | *Minimum scores: | ||
− | ** | + | **TOEFL: CBT-237, IBT-92 with +20 in each section, (4.0+ on the essay or writing test) |
− | + | **MELAB: 81 | |
− | + | **IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0+ in each section | |
− | + | **CanTest: 4.5 average | |
− | + | **CAEL: 70 | |
− | **MELAB: | + | For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/admissions/international_students/admissions/english-requirements.html here] |
− | **IELTS: | ||
− | **CanTest: 4.5 average | ||
− | **CAEL: | ||
− | For more information, click [ | ||
− | ===Work and Volunteer Experience=== | + | ====Work and Volunteer Experience==== |
− | *40 volunteer hours | + | *Completion of minimum 40 non-paid community volunteer hours in the last two years |
*Letters of confirmation must accompany your supplemental application | *Letters of confirmation must accompany your supplemental application | ||
− | = | + | ====Other Requirements==== |
− | + | *Essential skills and attributes, click [https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/school-of-physiotherapy/Dal-PT_Essential_Skills_and_Attributes-2012.pdf here] | |
− | + | *Immunization record, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/preparing-to-apply.html here] | |
− | + | **A Statement of Compliance must be signed in the supplementary document | |
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− | ===Other Requirements=== | ||
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− | ==Interview== | + | ===Interview=== |
− | * | + | *Interview selection: 40% CASPer test results, 60% GPA |
− | + | *The interview will count for 25% of your admission score; GPA will count for the other 75% | |
− | *The interview will count for | + | *Interviews are based on situational judgement premises (6 scenarios for a total of 30 minutes) |
− | * | + | For more information, click [https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/school-of-physiotherapy/WHAT_HAPPENS_AFTER_I_APPLY_Aug2_2.pdf here] |
− | For more information, click [ | ||
− | == | + | ====Supporting Documents==== |
+ | *Application fee: $115 | ||
*Graduate studies application | *Graduate studies application | ||
− | * | + | *School Supplementary Application Form |
− | + | *Completion of CASPer test | |
− | * | + | *Two official transcripts from each university attended sent directly from each university |
− | *Two transcripts from each university attended sent directly from each university | + | *Two references letters |
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− | *Two references | ||
*If all prerequisite courses have not been completed at the time of application, proof of registration is needed to show that the courses are in the process of being completed | *If all prerequisite courses have not been completed at the time of application, proof of registration is needed to show that the courses are in the process of being completed | ||
− | **All requirements must be fulfilled by June 1 | + | **All requirements must be fulfilled by June 1 |
− | For more information, click [ | + | For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/preparing-to-apply.html here] and [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/application.html here] |
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− | == | + | ==Timeline== |
− | * | + | *September of the preceding year: Application and CASPer testing become available |
− | * | + | *January 31: Application deadline |
+ | *April: Interviews | ||
+ | *Classes start in September | ||
− | ==Tuition== | + | |
− | * | + | ==Tuition 2018-2019== |
+ | *MScPT: $13,407.00 per year | ||
+ | *For more information, click [https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/admissions/2018-19%20Grad%20Programme.pdf here] | ||
*Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation. | *Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation. | ||
− | * | + | *Click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/funding-sources.html here] for information on scholarships and other financial aids |
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Location
School of Physiotherapy - Dalhousie University
4th Floor, Forrest Building
5869 University Avenue,
Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
Contacts
Website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy.html
Telephone: (902) 494-1947 (admission) or (902) 494-2524
Email: ptadmissions@dal.ca or physiotherapy@dal.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT)
- 25 months in duration
- Academic portion: 66 weeks
- Clinical placements: 6 weeks each for a total of 30 weeks
- Prepares students for the Physiotherapy Competency Examination
- Does not accept transfer applicants
- For more information, click (Physiotherapy)/ here or here
- 25 months in duration
This section will only describe the MScPT program.
Admissions Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- MScPT:
- Four-year undergraduate degree
- A three-year degree with 30 additional credits at a senior level will be considered
- Majors in Neuroscience, Psychology, Human Movement Science, Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Health Promotion, Ergonomics or Anatomy are preferred.
- Required courses:
- Human Physiology (6 credits)
- Biology/Cell Biology (3 credits)
- Human Anatomy (3 credits)
- Life Sciences (3 credits)
- E.g. Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Bio-chemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Social Sciences/Humanities/Languages (6 credits)
- At least 3 credits in Psychology
Check for equivalent courses here For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum GPA: 3.3/4.3 or B+
- Based on last 60 credits completed
English Language Proficiency Requirement
- Minimum scores:
- TOEFL: CBT-237, IBT-92 with +20 in each section, (4.0+ on the essay or writing test)
- MELAB: 81
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0+ in each section
- CanTest: 4.5 average
- CAEL: 70
For more information, click here
Work and Volunteer Experience
- Completion of minimum 40 non-paid community volunteer hours in the last two years
- Letters of confirmation must accompany your supplemental application
Other Requirements
- Essential skills and attributes, click here
- Immunization record, click here
- A Statement of Compliance must be signed in the supplementary document
Interview
- Interview selection: 40% CASPer test results, 60% GPA
- The interview will count for 25% of your admission score; GPA will count for the other 75%
- Interviews are based on situational judgement premises (6 scenarios for a total of 30 minutes)
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application fee: $115
- Graduate studies application
- School Supplementary Application Form
- Completion of CASPer test
- Two official transcripts from each university attended sent directly from each university
- Two references letters
- If all prerequisite courses have not been completed at the time of application, proof of registration is needed to show that the courses are in the process of being completed
- All requirements must be fulfilled by June 1
For more information, click here and here
Timeline
- September of the preceding year: Application and CASPer testing become available
- January 31: Application deadline
- April: Interviews
- Classes start in September