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==Location==
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1400 Main Street West <br>
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Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7 <br>
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McMaster University
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Programsnbsp/tabid/519/Default.aspx<br>
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Website: https://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-program-information/<br>
Phone: (905) 525-9140 Ext: 27829 <br>
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Phone: (905) 525-9140 Ext: 22867 <br>
E-mail: otpt@mcmaster.ca
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E-mail: rehab@mcmaster.ca
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
====Curriculum====
 
====Curriculum====
*Master’s (MA, MPD, etc.)
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*Master’s : M.Sc. Occupational Therapy(OT)
**X years in length
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** 2 years in length
*Doctorate (PhD, etc.)
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*Master’s : M.Sc. Physiotherapy(PT)
**X years in length
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** 2 years in length
For more information on the program, click [URL here]
 
  
====Admission statistics====
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For OT prgram information, click [http://srs-mcmaster.ca/ot-program-information/ here]
*Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
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For PT program information, click [http://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-program-information/ here]
*Class size in 2013: XX (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
 
*International students are/are not eligible to apply
 
For more information on the program, click [URL here]
 
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Master’s
 
**Degree: XXXX
 
**Required Courses
 
***Course Title (X credits)
 
**Recommended Courses
 
***Course Title (X credits)
 
*Doctorate
 
**Degree: XXXX
 
 
For more information, click [URL here]
 
  
 
Requirements for Master's degree in Occupational Therapy Msc (OT) or Physiotherapy MSc (PT)  
 
Requirements for Master's degree in Occupational Therapy Msc (OT) or Physiotherapy MSc (PT)  
*graduating from a 4-year baccalaureate degree (120 units/credits):
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*graduating from a 4-year baccalaureate degree in any university discipline (120 units/credits); none are favoured:
**A minimum average of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12, calculated over the last 60 units of your university course work.  
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**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):
 
*graduated from a 3-year baccalaureate degree (90 units/credits):
 
**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
 
**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.
 
**18 units/credits must be at the fourth-year level or above.
**A minimum average of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12, calculated over the last 60 units of your university course work.  
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**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) degree requires:
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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):
*A full or half credit in one biological or life science course with a grade of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12 or higher.
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*One 1/2 credit (3 units) human anatomy course
*A full or half credit in one social science or humanities course with a grade of B or 75% or 3.0/4 or 8/12 or higher.
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*One 1/2 credit (3 units) human physiology course OR one full credit (6 units) human anatomy and physiology course
*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/DomesticApplicants/tabid/530/Default.aspx here]
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*One 1/2 credit (3 units) statistics course
====International students====
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*One 1/2 credit (3 units) humanities course
*International students are defined as those who are not Canadian citizens or not Permanent Residents in Canada
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*For more information click [https://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-admissions/#1535373469724-4bdebb85-9b09 here]
*Enrolment is limited to 6 in the Physiotherapy program
 
*Criteria is identical to domestic students for international students graduating from a 3-year or a 4-year baccalaureate degree
 
*One page Letter of Introduction/Statement of Interest
 
*A Curriculum Vitae
 
*TOEFL (if applicable)
 
**In addition to the domestic student criteria, a score of at least 600 (written) or 250 (computer) or 92 (iBT) on the TOEFL test is required, if English is not the applicant’s first language
 
**TOEFL scores that are more than 2 years old are not valid
 
*Original Transcripts
 
*Applicants with foreign transcripts (excluding the US) are required to submit original documents with notarized English copies of all degree course work
 
**Notarized English Transcripts (if original transcripts are not in English)
 
**Notarized copy of the Original Degree
 
*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/InternationalApplicants/tabid/531/Default.aspx here]
 
 
 
 
 
  
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====Selection Process====
  
====GPA====
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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)
*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/DomesticApplicants/tabid/530/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]
  
====GRE====
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====Supporting Documents====
*GRE is required/not required
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* Online application
*Minimum score: XX (or XX/XX/XX)
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* Official transcripts of all previous university education
*All GRE scores will be considered/The most recent GRE scores will be considered/The best GRE scores will be considered
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International applicants are required to provide:
*The GRE must be taken before XX (date) to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than XX (date) will not be accepted.
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*A Letter of Introduction
*GRE subject test is required/not required
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*A Curriculum Vitae
*Minimum score in XX subject: XX (or XX/XX/XX)
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*TOEFL (if applicable)
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*Original Transcripts
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*Notarized English Transcripts (if original transcripts are not in English)
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*Notarized copy of the Original Degree
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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 [URL here]
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==Timeline 2015-2016==
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*October 18, 2018 - ORPAS online application opens
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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 8, 2019 - Last day to submit an application and non-refundable ORPAS service and institutional fees to ORPAS
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*January 30, 2019 - Deadline to submit transcripts from all universities the applicant attached to ORPAS
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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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*May 17, 2019 - Admission decisions will be emailed to applicants using email submitted in ORPAS online application
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*May 31, 2019 - First-round offers expire
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*June 7, 2019 - Provisional acceptances become firm acceptances
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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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*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
  
====Supporting Documents====
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For more information click [https://srs-mcmaster.ca/pt-admissions/#1535373475653-aeefa28c-5d53 here]
*List all the required document (E.g. Online application, secondary application, how many copies of official transcripts of all previous university education and the address to send it to, how many references and who they need to be (eg 1 academic and 1 community), Personal Statement, Essays, CV, Autobiographical sketch + verifiers, application fee, etc.)
 
For more information, click [URL here]
 
  
==Timeline 2013-2014==
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==Interview==
*January 11, 2013: Deadline to submit application to ORPAS
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*Approximately the top 300 ranked applicants are invited for a personal interview.
*January 31, 2013: Deadline to submit all transcripts to ORPAS
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*Applicants invited to be interviewed are notified approximately 3 weeks in advance of their interview.
*Early April 2013: 300 top ranked applicants will be invited to participate in the Multiple Mini Interview Process
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*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.
*April 26, 27, and 28, 2013: Multiple Mini Interviews will be conducted in person at McMaster University (Note: these cannot be rescheduled; please hold these dates in your calendar)
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*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.
*May 17, 2013: Offers for MSc(OT) and MSc(PT) Programs will be emailed to top ranked candidates (using the email address applicants submitted in their ORPAS online application)
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*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/InternationalApplicants/tabid/531/Default.aspx here]
*May 31, 2013: Deadline to respond to offers for admission, including payment of $500 non-refundable deposit to "hold a seat" for both firm and provisional acceptances
 
*June 7, 2013: Provisional acceptances become firm
 
*June 28, 2013: Deadline to submit final transcripts to ORPAS, with confirmation that your degree has been conferred (if applicable)
 
*For more information click [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/ApplicationandSelectionProcesses/tabid/530/Default.aspx here] and [http://www.srs-mcmaster.ca/Admissionsnbsp/OTPT/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ/tabid/603/Default.aspx here]
 
  
==Tuition 2013-2014==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*For domestic students: $88,773.00 CDN per year
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*For domestic students:  
*For international students: $29,772.00 CDN per year
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**M.Sc. (OT): $11,542.41
*For more information click [http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/pdf/fees_grad_otpt.pdf here] and [http://www.mcmaster.ca/bms/student/SAC_funding.html funding]
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**M.Sc. (PT): $11,542.41
  
==Funding==
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*International Students:
*Master’s
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**M.Sc. (OT): ~$42,000
*Minimum support: $XX per year
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**M.Sc. (PT): ~$42,000
*Doctorate
 
*Minimum support: $XX per year
 
For more information, click [URL here] <br>
 
  
==Other Trivia/Notes==
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For more information click [https://student-accounts.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2018/07/fees_grad_otpt-1.pdf here]
*The student to faculty ratio is approximately 6:1
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For funding and scholarships, click [https://student-accounts.mcmaster.ca/payments/osap-scholarship-bursary/ here]
*24-month program, studies are based on the philosophies of self-directed and problem-based learning, evidence-based and client-centred practice
 
*Students have the option of a northern studies stream in collaboration with Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario
 
*Students spend a total of 30 weeks in full-time clinical placements in a variety of practice settings
 
*Graduates with a strong educational bias may be eligible to proceed to thesis-based graduate programs should they wish to do so in the future
 
  
  
 
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[[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