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==Location==
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School of Physiotherapy - Dalhousie University<br>
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4th Floor, Forrest Building<br>
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5869 University Avenue,<br>
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Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/<br>
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'''Website:''' https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy.html<br>
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'''Telephone:''' (902) 494-1947 (admission) or (902) 494-2524 <br>
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'''Email:''' ptadmissions@dal.ca or physiotherapy@dal.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT)
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**25 months in duration
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***Academic portion: 66 weeks
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***Clinical placements: 6 weeks each for a total of 30 weeks
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**Prepares students for the Physiotherapy Competency Examination
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**Does not accept transfer applicants
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**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]
  
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Address:<br>
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*Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research
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School of Physiotherapy<br>
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**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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Dalhousie University<br>
 
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4th Floor, Forrest Building<br>
 
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5869 University Avenue<br>
 
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Halifax, NS  B3H 3J5<br>
 
  
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Telephone: (902) 494-2524<br>
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This section will only describe the MScPT program.  
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Email: physiotherapy@dal.ca
 
  
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==Program Information==
 
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*25 months in duration
 
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**Academic portion: 66 weeks
 
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**Clinical placements: 6 weeks each for a total of 30 weeks
 
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*Prepares students for the Physiotherapy Competency Examination
 
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*Does not accept transfer applicants
 
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*56 seats in total (16 seats for Nova Scotia residents, 15 seats for New Brunswick residents, 10 seats for Newfoundland & Labrador residents, 2 seats for Prince Edward Island residents, and the other 13 depending on criteria [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Selection_Criteria.php here] with a max of 5 for non-residents)
 
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For more information, click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Educational%20Programs/MSc%20(Physiotherapy)/ here] or [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Frequently_asked_Que.php here]
 
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
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View the 2013 Application Package [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/2013_Application_Pac.php here]
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===Course and Degree Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Four-year undergraduate degree
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*MScPT:
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**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.
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*Required courses:     
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**Required courses:     
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** Human Physiology (6 credits) or Human and Exercise Physiology (9 credits)
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***Human Physiology (6 credits)  
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** Biology/Cell Biology (3 credits)
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***Biology/Cell Biology (3 credits)
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** Psychology (6 credits)
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***Human Anatomy (3 credits)
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** Human Anatomy (3 credits)
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***Life Sciences (3 credits)
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** Physics (6 credits) or Physics (3 credits) + Biomechanics (3 credits)
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****E.g. Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Bio-chemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering
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** Statistics (3 credits)
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***Statistics (3 credits)
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** Social Sciences, Humanities, and Languages (6 credits)
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***Social Sciences/Humanities/Languages (6 credits)
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****At least 3 credits in Psychology
 
Check for equivalent courses [https://dalonline.dal.ca/PROD/fyskeqiv.P_TransEquiv#$93628 here]
 
Check for equivalent courses [https://dalonline.dal.ca/PROD/fyskeqiv.P_TransEquiv#$93628 here]
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For more information, click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Admission_Requiremen.php] or [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/admissionguidelines2013.pdf here]
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For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/preparing-to-apply.html here]
  
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===GPA===
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====GPA====
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*Residents of Atlantic Canada: 3.0/4.0 or B
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*Minimum GPA: 3.3/4.3 or B+
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*Non-residents of Atlantic Canada: 3.4/4.0 or B+
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**Based on last 60 credits completed  
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*Based on last 60 credits completed
 
  
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===TOEFL===
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====English Language Proficiency Requirement====
 
*Minimum scores:
 
*Minimum scores:
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**Internet-based (preferred): 92, with 22 in speaking
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**TOEFL: CBT-237, IBT-92 with +20 in each section, (4.0+ on the essay or writing test)
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*Minimum scores for other tests:
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**MELAB: 81
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**TSE: 45
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**IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0+ in each section
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**MELAB: 90
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**CanTest: 4.5 average
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**IELTS: 7
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**CAEL: 70
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**CanTest: 4.5 average, with no band score lower than 4.0
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For more information, click [https://www.dal.ca/admissions/international_students/admissions/english-requirements.html here]
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**CAEL: 60, with no band score lower than 50
 
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For more information, click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Admission_Requiremen.php here] and [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/admissionguidelines2013.pdf here]
 
  
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===Work and Volunteer Experience===
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====Work and Volunteer Experience====
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*40 volunteer hours minimum in the last two years
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*Completion of minimum 40 non-paid community volunteer hours in the last two years
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*Letters of confirmation must accompany your supplemental application. For form click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/2012_Supplementary_Application_Form.pdf here]
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*Letters of confirmation must accompany your supplemental application
  
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===Residency Requirements===
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====Other Requirements====
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*Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
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*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]
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*Residents from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland & Labrador are preferred
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*Immunization record, click [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/school-of-physiotherapy/Admissions/admissions/preparing-to-apply.html here]
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**At most 5 spaces available for Canadian residents outside of those provinces
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**A Statement of Compliance must be signed in the supplementary document
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For more information click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Residency_Guidelines.php here]
 
  
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===Other Requirements===
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===Interview===
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*Essential skills and attributes. Click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/Dal-PT_Essential_Skills_and_Attributes-2012.pdf here] or [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Essential_Skills_and.php here]
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*Interview selection: 40% CASPer test results, 60% GPA
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*Immunization record. For more, click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Pre-Placement_Immuni.php here]
 
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**A Statement of Compliance must be signed in the supplementary document [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/2012_Supplementary_Application_Form.pdf here]
 
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==Interview==
 
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*All applicants from the Atlantic will receive an interview, with the rest based on GPA ranking, with a minimum of 112 being interviewed
 
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**Will take place in April, 2013
 
 
*The interview will count for 25% of your admission score; GPA will count for the other 75%
 
*The interview will count for 25% of your admission score; GPA will count for the other 75%
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*Teleconference interviews are available for non-resident applicants of Atlantic Canada
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*Interviews are based on situational judgement premises (6 scenarios for a total of 30 minutes)
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For more information, click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Selection_Criteria.php here] and [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/admissionguidelines2013.pdf here]
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For more information, click [https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/school-of-physiotherapy/WHAT_HAPPENS_AFTER_I_APPLY_Aug2_2.pdf here]
  
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==Documentation==
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Application fee: $115
 
*Graduate studies application
 
*Graduate studies application
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**Application available [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/graduate/admission_requirements.html here]
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*School Supplementary Application Form
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*Supplementary application (available [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Files/2013_Supplementary_Application_Form.pdf here])
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*Completion of CASPer test
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*Two transcripts from each university attended sent directly from each university
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*Two official transcripts from each university attended sent directly from each university
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**Must be received no later than June 15, 2013
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*Two references letters
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*Two references (forms provided [http://dalgrad.dal.ca/docs/Conf_ref.pdf here])
 
 
*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
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**All requirements must be fulfilled by June 1, 2013
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**All requirements must be fulfilled by June 1
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For more information, click [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Prospective%20Students/Application_Procedur.php here] and [http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/2013_Application_Pac.php here]
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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==
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*September of the preceding year: Application and CASPer testing become available
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*January 31: Application deadline
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*April: Interviews
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*Classes start in September
  
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==Deadlines==
 
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*Deadline is January 31, 2013
 
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*$70 application fee
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Tuition for 2012-2013: $14,382.00 (For fee calculator see [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_fees_costs/fee_calculator.html here])
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*MScPT: $13,407.00 per year
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*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.
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*Check [http://dalgrad.dal.ca/currentstudents/funding/ here] for scholarships and [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/funding_sources.html here] for other financial aids.
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*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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[[Category:Physical Therapy]]
 
[[Category:Physical Therapy]]

Latest revision as of 17:10, 29 January 2019

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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
  • Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research
    • Click here and here for more information

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


Tuition 2018-2019

  • MScPT: $13,407.00 per year
  • For more information, click here
  • Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
  • Click here for information on scholarships and other financial aids
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