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Revision as of 00:27, 13 October 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/Home.htm
Phone: 604-822-8225
Admissions e-mail: physical.therapy@ubc.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MPT)
- Primary consideration given for residents of British Columbia
- Online Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc)
This section will only describe the MPT program. For more information, visit here
Admission Requirements
Work and Volunteer Experience
- Minimum of 70 hours of volunteer or paid work which includes direct contact involving interaction with persons with cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities at no more than two facilities.
For more information, visit here
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: bachelor’s degree from any field (120 credits)
- Required Courses
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Physics (3 credits) or Grade 12 secondary-level physics
- Chemistry (3 credits) or Grade 12 secondary-level chemistry
- Human Anatomy (3 credits)
- Psychology (3 credits)
- Human Physiology (6 credits)
- Note – Minimum grade of B is required in every course
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum GPA of 300 and 400 level courses: 3.3
- GPA calculation: All prerequisites + the last 30 credits of university senior level courses
For more information, click here
TOEFL and GRE
- For international applicants
- PBT 600, CBT 250
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Online application here
- Non-refundable fee of $150 (International) or $90 (domestic)
- Departmental fee of $100
- 2 sets of official transcripts and high school transcripts if applicable
- Proof of residency
- 3 reference letters
- Prerequisite course information sheet
For more information, click here
Interview
- Applicants who meet the above minimum requirements are eligible for interview consideration (verbal communication skill, maturity and personal suitability).
- Approximately, 80 candidates will be offered an interview.
- Selection of interview candidates is based on the academic standing in the senior level courses.
- The interview will comprise a verbal interview and an examination of written English proficiency. Fulfillment of the minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee an interview.
- The Master of Physical Therapy interviews are in early March. Applicants will be advised of their results in late April.
Timeline
- July 31, 2009 – Opening of application
- September 30 for September 2010 entry
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010 and Funding
- Domestic fees - $1 734.98 per instalment. Minimum of 7 instalments for program
- International fees - $1 734.98 per instalment
For more information on tuition and financial aid, click here
