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*Approximately, the 300 top-ranked applicants are invited for the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
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*MSc. in OT - Approximately, the 300 top-ranked applicants are invited for the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
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*MSc. in PT - All applicants with 3.3/4.0 or B+ or 77% or 9/12 GPA will be invited to participate in an online interview
 
*Applicants will be ranked on a combination of their pre admission sub-GPA (25% of final ranking) and their interview scores (75% of final ranking)
 
*Applicants will be ranked on a combination of their pre admission sub-GPA (25% of final ranking) and their interview scores (75% of final ranking)
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*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/InternationalApplicants/tabid/531/Default.aspx here]
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*For more information on the MSc. in OT click [https://srs-mcmaster.ca/ot-admissions/#1470934977805-00f11b7c-b1bf here], for the MSc. in PT click [https://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-admissions/#1535373473972-4a097fb3-1821 here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
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==Timeline 2015-2016==
 
==Timeline 2015-2016==
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*Mid October 2015: Application becomes available through ORPAS
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*October 18, 2018 - ORPAS online application opens
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*January 8, 2016: Deadline to submit application and non-refundable ORPAS service and Institutional fees to ORPAS
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*October 25, 2018 - Open House, FHS Graduate Studies, McMaster University Student Centre, 11:00am to 1:00pm
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*January 15, 2016: Deadline to submit the dual application fee (for applicants applying to both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy at McMaster University)
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*January 8, 2019 - Last day to submit an application and non-refundable ORPAS service and institutional fees to ORPAS
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*January 29, 2016: Deadline to submit transcripts from all universities the applicant has attended
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*January 30, 2019 - Deadline to submit transcripts from all universities the applicant attached to ORPAS
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*Early April 2016: 300 top ranked applicants will be invited to participate in the Multiple Mini Interview Process
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*Mid-February 2019 - Program will confirm with applicant that they are eligible to complete the Kira Online Interview
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*April 29, 30 & May 1, 2016: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) will be conducted in person at McMaster University (Note: these cannot be rescheduled; please hold these dates in your calendar). Applicants are responsible for his/her travel costs.
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*May 17, 2019 - Admission decisions will be emailed to applicants using email submitted in ORPAS online application
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*May 20, 2016: Admission decisions will be emailed to applicants using the email address applicants submitted in their ORPAS online application.
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*May 31, 2019 - First-round offers expire
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*June 3, 2016: First-round offers for OT and PT programs expire.
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*June 7, 2019 - Provisional acceptances become firm acceptances
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*Early-Mid June, 2016: Deadline to submit payment of $500 non-refundable deposit
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*June 30, 2019 - Deadline to submit payment of $500 non-refundable deposit; ORPAS must receive final transcripts
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*June 30, 2016: Deadline to submit final transcripts to ORPAS, with confirmation that your degree has been conferred (if applicable)
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*July 31, 2019 - Deadline to submit transcripts to ORPAS, with confirmation that degree has been conferred (if applicable); program fees, police check, vulnerable screening, and CPR documents due
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*August 26-30, 2019 - Orientation Week --> mandatory for students to attend
  
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For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/InternationalApplicants/tabid/531/Default.aspx here]
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For more information click [https://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-admissions/#1535373475653-aeefa28c-5d53 here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
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*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/InternationalApplicants/tabid/531/Default.aspx here]
 
*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/InternationalApplicants/tabid/531/Default.aspx here]
  
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==Tuition 2015-2016==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
 
*For domestic students:  
 
*For domestic students:  
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**M.Sc. (OT):~$11,000
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**M.Sc. (OT): $11,542.41
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**M.Sc. (PT):~$11,000
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**M.Sc. (PT): $11,542.41
  
 
*International Students:  
 
*International Students:  
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**M.Sc. (OT):~$36,000
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**M.Sc. (OT): ~$42,000
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**M.Sc. (PT):~$36,000
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**M.Sc. (PT): ~$42,000
  
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For more information click [http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/SAC_fees_grad.html]  
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For more information click [https://student-accounts.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2018/07/fees_grad_otpt-1.pdf here]  
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For funding and scholarships, click [http://graduate.mcmaster.ca/scholarships-and-funding funding]
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For funding and scholarships, click [https://student-accounts.mcmaster.ca/payments/osap-scholarship-bursary/ here]
  
  
 
[[Category:McMaster University|Physiotherapy]]
 
[[Category:McMaster University|Physiotherapy]]
 
[[Category:Physical Therapy]]
 
[[Category:Physical Therapy]]

Latest revision as of 22:16, 30 January 2019

Location

1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7
McMaster University

Contacts

Website: https://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-program-information/
Phone: (905) 525-9140 Ext: 22867
E-mail: rehab@mcmaster.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Master’s : M.Sc. Occupational Therapy(OT)
    • 2 years in length
  • Master’s : M.Sc. Physiotherapy(PT)
    • 2 years in length

For OT prgram information, click here For PT program information, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

Requirements for Master's degree in Occupational Therapy Msc (OT) or Physiotherapy MSc (PT)

  • graduating from a 4-year baccalaureate degree in any university discipline (120 units/credits); none are favoured:
    • A minimum average of B+ or 77% or 3.3/4 or 9/12, calculated over the last 60 units of your university course work.
  • graduated from a 3-year baccalaureate degree (90 units/credits):
    • 3-year baccalaureate degree (90 units/credits)
    • plus an additional 30 units/credits to now total 120 units/credits in all
    • 18 units/credits must be at the fourth-year level or above.
    • A minimum average of B+ or 77% or 3.3/4 or 9/12, calculated over the last 60 units of your university course work.

In addition to the above requirements, the MSc (PT) admission prerequisites are (all must have a grade of 3.3/4.0 or B+ or 77% or 9/12 or higher):

  • One 1/2 credit (3 units) human anatomy course
  • One 1/2 credit (3 units) human physiology course OR one full credit (6 units) human anatomy and physiology course
  • One 1/2 credit (3 units) statistics course
  • One 1/2 credit (3 units) humanities course
  • For more information click here

Selection Process

  • MSc. in OT - Approximately, the 300 top-ranked applicants are invited for the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
  • MSc. in PT - All applicants with 3.3/4.0 or B+ or 77% or 9/12 GPA will be invited to participate in an online interview
  • Applicants will be ranked on a combination of their pre admission sub-GPA (25% of final ranking) and their interview scores (75% of final ranking)
  • For more information on the MSc. in OT click here, for the MSc. in PT click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts of all previous university education

International applicants are required to provide:

  • A Letter of Introduction
  • A Curriculum Vitae
  • TOEFL (if applicable)
  • Original Transcripts
  • Notarized English Transcripts (if original transcripts are not in English)
  • Notarized copy of the Original Degree

For more information, click here

Timeline 2015-2016

  • October 18, 2018 - ORPAS online application opens
  • October 25, 2018 - Open House, FHS Graduate Studies, McMaster University Student Centre, 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • January 8, 2019 - Last day to submit an application and non-refundable ORPAS service and institutional fees to ORPAS
  • January 30, 2019 - Deadline to submit transcripts from all universities the applicant attached to ORPAS
  • Mid-February 2019 - Program will confirm with applicant that they are eligible to complete the Kira Online Interview
  • May 17, 2019 - Admission decisions will be emailed to applicants using email submitted in ORPAS online application
  • May 31, 2019 - First-round offers expire
  • June 7, 2019 - Provisional acceptances become firm acceptances
  • June 30, 2019 - Deadline to submit payment of $500 non-refundable deposit; ORPAS must receive final transcripts
  • July 31, 2019 - Deadline to submit transcripts to ORPAS, with confirmation that degree has been conferred (if applicable); program fees, police check, vulnerable screening, and CPR documents due
  • August 26-30, 2019 - Orientation Week --> mandatory for students to attend

For more information click here

Interview

  • Approximately the top 300 ranked applicants are invited for a personal interview.
  • Applicants invited to be interviewed are notified approximately 3 weeks in advance of their interview.
  • Applicants who are interviewed are ranked on a combination of their pre admission sub-GPA (25% of final ranking) and their interview scores (75% of final ranking) to determine the final ranking for offers of admission.
  • Approximately 65 students are admitted to each of the OT and PT programs. The final approval of applicants for admission will be granted by the Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies.
  • For more information click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • For domestic students:
    • M.Sc. (OT): $11,542.41
    • M.Sc. (PT): $11,542.41
  • International Students:
    • M.Sc. (OT): ~$42,000
    • M.Sc. (PT): ~$42,000

For more information click here For funding and scholarships, click here

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