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==Contacts==  
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==Contacts==
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Department of Physical Therapy<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/Home.htm <br>
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T325-2211 Wesbrook Mall<br>
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'''Phone:''' 604-822-8225 <br>
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Vancouver, BC<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' physical.therapy@ubc.ca  
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V6T 2B5 <br><br>
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Phone: (604) 822-7050<br>
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==Program Information==
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Fax: 604-822-7624<br>
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*Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MPT)
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PST<br>
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**Primary consideration given for residents of British Columbia
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Admission e-mail address: http://physical.therapy@ubc.ca<br>
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General Notes===
 
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*Admission is offered on a competitive basis as the annual enrolment and class size is limited to 40 seats.
 
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*Primary consideration is given to residents of British Columbia. 
 
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*Out of province or international students will only be considered in special circumstances or in the event that there are not enough eligible BC applicants.
 
  
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===Academic Requirements===
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====Work and Volunteer Experience====
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*Completion of a recognized baccalaureate degree in any field (120 credits)  
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*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.
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*Successful completion of the following prerequisites:
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**1st year Human Biology (6 credits or equivalent)  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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**1st year Physics (3 credits or equivalent)
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*Degree: bachelor’s degree from any field (120 credits)
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**Chemistry 12 or higher
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*Required Courses
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**Basic Human Anatomy (3 credits or equivalent)  
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**Psychology (3 credits or equivalent)
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**Physics (3 credits) or Grade 12 secondary-level physics
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**Statistics (3 credits or equivalent)  
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**Chemistry (3 credits) or Grade 12 secondary-level chemistry
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**Human Physiology (6 credits or equivalent)
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**Human Anatomy (3 credits)
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*Academic standing of a minimum B+ (76%) weight GPA average in senior level courses (300 and 400 level)
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**Psychology (3 credits)
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**Human Physiology (6 credits)
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**Note – Minimum grade of B is required in every course
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For more information, click [http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/students_alumni/prospective_students/mpt_admissions.htm here]
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====GPA====
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*Minimum GPA of 300 and 400 level courses: 3.3
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*GPA calculation: All prerequisites + the last 30 credits of university senior level courses
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For more information, click [http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/students_alumni/prospective_students/mpt_admissions.htm here]
  
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===Related Experience===
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====TOEFL and GRE====
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*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.
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*For international applicants
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**PBT 600, CBT 250
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For more information, click [http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/students_alumni/prospective_students/mpt_admissions.htm here]
  
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===English competency===
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Applicants who have completed a degree in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to the Master of Physical Therapy program are:
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*Online application [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online here]
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**TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
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*Non-refundable fee of $150 (International) or $90 (domestic)
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***Minimum score of 600 (paper version); 250 (computer version).
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*Departmental fee of $100
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**MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment Battery:
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*2 sets of official transcripts and high school transcripts if applicable
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***Minimum overall score of 81
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*Proof of residency
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**IELTS - International English Language Testing Service:
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*3 reference letters
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***Minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test
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*Prerequisite course information sheet
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For more information, click [http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/students_alumni/prospective_students/mpt_admissions.htm here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Selection of interview candidates is based on the academic standing in the senior level courses.
 
*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 interview will comprise a verbal interview and an examination of written English proficiency. Fulfillment of the minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee an interview.
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*The Master of Physical Therapy interviews are in early March. Applicants will be advised of their results in late April.  
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*The Master of Physical Therapy interviews are in early March. Applicants will be advised of their results in late April.
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==Application Procedures==
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==Timeline==
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Applications will NOT be considered complete until all of the following documents are received by the School:
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*July 31, 2009 – Opening of application
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*A completed Graduate Studies application form
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*September 30 for September 2010 entry
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*Two Application Fees
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For more information, click [http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/students_alumni/prospective_students/mpt_admissions.htm here]
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**Graduate Application Fee (Faculty of Graduate Studies):
 
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***Canadians (and Permanent Residents): (CDN) $90
 
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***International Applicants: (CDN) $150 (US $115)
 
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***The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires a non-refundable application fee for each department you apply to.
 
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***The online application accommodates credit card payment via Visa or Mastercard for this fee.
 
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**Supplemental Application Fee (School of Rehabilitation Sciences): (CDN) $100 for all applicants
 
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***Please note that the Supplemental Application Fee is made payable by mailed cheque only to the 'School of Rehabilitation Sciences'.
 
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**Application fees cannot be deferred and are valid for only one application year
 
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===Required Documents===
 
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*Official Transcripts and Degree Certificates:
 
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**All applicants must arrange to have TWO official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly to the School's address in sealed and endorsed envelopes issued by the Registrar of the home institution. 
 
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*Three reference letters:
 
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**One verifying volunteer/work experience
 
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**Two others addressing academic ability to succeed in graduate studies
 
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**The Graduate Studies Reference Form is available at http://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/students/completionRequest.pdf
 
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**Please ask referees to speak to the attributes listed on the form.
 
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*References and transcripts are to be mailed to the School's address:
 
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*:The School of Rehabilitation Sciences<br>
 
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*:c/o MPT Admissions<br>
 
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*:University of British Columbia<br>
 
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*:T325-2211 Wesbrook Mall<br>
 
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*:Vancouver, BC<br>
 
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*:V6T 2B5
 
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*Eligible English language competency test results
 
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**Test scores must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application
 
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**Official test scores ordered from the testing agency is required for application.
 
  
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==Deadline==
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==Tuition 2009-2010 and Funding==
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*The next application deadline is February 1, 2008.
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*Domestic fees - $1 734.98 per instalment. Minimum of 7 instalments for program
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*International fees - $1 734.98 per instalment
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For more information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=14,266,773,1450#18018 here]
  
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==Tuition==
 
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*Minimum program fees: $11,673.29
 
 
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[[Category:Physical Therapy|British Columbia]]

Revision as of 00:27, 1 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

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.

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

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