University of Alberta Physical Therapy

Contacts

Website: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/pt/
Phone: 780-492-5949 (MScPT), 780-492-1595 (MScRS)
Admissions e-mail: judy.sara@ualberta.ca (MScPT), angela.libutti@ualberta.ca (MScRS)

Program Information

• Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT)
  • 25-28 month long
  • Course-based
  • 84 students per year
  • Selection Basis
    • Preference given to residents of Alberta (15% allocated for out-of-province students)
    • GPA in the most recent 60 credits prior to January of the admission year
    • Successful completion of prerequisite courses
    • Receipt of letter of verification
• Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science (MScRS)
  • Thesis-based
  • Designed for students from backgrounds in rehabilitation medicine and related areas
• Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science (PhD)

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Admission Requirements

Work and Volunteer Requirements

• A minimum of 30 hours of volunteer or paid work is required
  • Work must include interactions with persons with disabilities
  • 30 hours should be from within no more than two facilities or settings

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Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: MScPT
  • bachelor’s degree from academic institution recognized by University of Alberta
  • baccalaureate degree may be in any field of study
• Required Courses
  • English (3 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Psychology (6 credits)
  • Human Anatomy (3 credits)
  • Human Physiology (6 credits)
    • Note – only human anatomy and physiology are accepted
• Degree: MScRS
  • bachelor’s degree or equivalent or a previous graduate degree in a rehabilitation discipline or related area from academic institution recognized by University of Alberta

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GPA

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Competitive GPA: 3.5 to 3.6

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TOEFL and GRE

• MScPT
  • For international students only
  • Minimum score of 92 iBT
• MScRS
  • GRE scores are required
  • TOEFL for international students: 550 PBT, 213 CBT,

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Supporting Documents

• MScPT:
  • One official copy of all transcripts
  • Completed Pre-requisite course list
  • Letter of verification from the primary work supervisor confirming 30 hours of experience
  • $100 application fee
  • Test scores
• MScRS:
  • Online application here
  • One copy of official transcripts
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Formal statement of goals for the master’s program in rehabilitation science and a research plan
  • Letters of reference from three individuals
  • Availability of supervision by a member of the academic staff

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Timeline

• MScPT
  • Application process becomes available October 1
  • Deadline for application is 4:00 pm, February 1
• MScRS
  • No deadline for Canadian applicants
  • May 1st for September entry, September 1st for January entry for International students

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Tuition 2009-2010 and Funding

• Domestic fees - $4 626.24
• International fees - $8 216.16
• For more specific fees, contact the department

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