McGill Physiotherapy

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Location

School of Physical & Occupational Therapy
McGill University
3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler
Montréal, Québec H3G 1Y5

Contacts

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/spot/programs
Phone: 514-398-2784
Admissions e-mail: profmasters.spot@mcgill.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
    • Occupational Therapy (Applied) (MScA-OT)
      • 58 credit degree programs
      • 1000 hours of fieldwork education over 5 semesters
    • Physical Therapy (Applied) (MScA-PT)
      • 58 credit degree programs
      • 1000 hours of fieldwork education in 5 semesters
      • Opportunity for clinical training by NACEP guidelines


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university
    • Completion of the Qualifying Year (QY) is a requirement before the candidates may enter the MScA program
    • Students may apply for the M.Sc. program after successful completion of the QY with a minimum cGPA of 3.0/4.0

GPA

  • Minimum B standing, equivalent to a McGill cGPA of 3.0 (70-74%) for Occupational Therapy
    • Average cGPA for 2018 candidates: 3.61/4.0
  • Minimum B+ standing, or a McGill CGPA of 3.2 (75-79%) for Physical Therapy

Supporting Documents

  • CASPer test Results: must have been taken between June of the previous year to January for

Autumn entry

  • Occupational Therapy (M.Sc.)
    • $100 application fee
    • A CV (Curriculum Vitae)
    • Unofficial transcripts from every university program must be uploaded
    • Two letters of reference from academic or work-related individuals
    • Completed online application form
      • Applicant statement on web application, which describes (a) motivation, (b) preparedness, (c) suitability and (d) reasons for choosing OT Professional Program
  • Physical Therapy (M.Sc.)
    • Completed online application form
      • Applicant statement of purpose that (a) Describe the journey that has brought you to the decision to apply to Physical Therapy. (b) Tell us about the attributes you think you have that makes you a good candidate for Physical Therapy study and profession. (c) Tell us what you know about the physiotherapy profession, how it fits within the healthcare system, and what you think are the challenges and opportunities of the PT profession.
    • Unofficial transcripts from every university program must be uploaded
    • Two letters of reference from academic or work-related individuals

Other Requirements

  • Interviews held May 14th, 2013 (Physical Therapy)
    • ten-station multiple mini interviews
  • GRE is recommended for applicants:
    • who do not have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Canadian university
    • who have not been in university for more than 5 years
    • minimum score of 550 in verbal and quantitative categories
    • minimum score of 3.5-4 in analytical categories
  • Non-Canadian applicants, whose mother tongue is not English, and have not completed a university degree in English, must demonstrate English Language Proficiency in one of the following tests.
    • TOEFL:
      • Internet based test: 100 (at least 20 in each component)
      • Computer-based test: 250
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0
  • Knowledge of French is highly recommended due to several Francophone clinical placements


For more information regarding all admission, click here and here

Deadlines 2012-2013

  • For September 2013 entry
    • Canadian applicants: February 15, 2013
    • International applicants: January 15, 2013

For more information regarding all admission, click here and here

Tuition 2012-2013

  • Quebec Students (full-time) tuition
    • $ 2,167.80
  • Out of Province Canadian Students (full-time) tuition
    • M.Sc. $6,155.40
    • PhD 2,167.80
  • International Students (full-time) tuition
    • M.Sc. $14,891.40
    • PhD $13,396.50
    • PhD with MIDAS $2,421.90
      • Students whose tuition is not paid directly by an external source are available for a MIDAS Award

For more information, click here