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**Only the MPT is a professional program; the other is a research program
 
**Only the MPT is a professional program; the other is a research program
 
**This article focuses on admission requirements for the MPT and MSc (PT) programs
 
**This article focuses on admission requirements for the MPT and MSc (PT) programs
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***For admission requirements for the concurrent MPT/PhD program, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt_phd/admissions.html here]
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*70 spaces each year for the MPT program, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada
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*50 spaces each year for the MPT program, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada
 
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For a detailed list of the application process, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/application.html here]
 
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
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*Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
 
*Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
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**Human/Mammal/Vertebrate Physiology with a minimum grade of B (3 credits)
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**Human, Mammal, or Vertebrate Physiology (3 credits)
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***Courses with an "and" in its name e.g. "Human Anatomy and Physiology" will only count as 1.5 credits.
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**Science - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology (6 credits)
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**Science - 6 credits of the following:
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**Statistics, Research Methods, or Research Design (3 credits)
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***Biology
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**Social Sciences or Liberal Arts (6 credits)
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***Physics
 
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***Chemistry
 
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***Courses in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Human Biology, and Science for non-Science students '''will not''' count
 
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**Statistics or Research Methods (3 credits)
 
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**Social Science e.g. Anthropology (3 credits)
 
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**English or Writing (e.g. EAPR 250) with an essay component (3 credits)
 
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**Arts and Humanities (3 credits)
 
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***You may not use a 6-credit English/Writing course to fulfill both the Arts/Humanities and English/Writing categories
 
  
 
===Work and Volunteer Experience===
 
===Work and Volunteer Experience===
 
*50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties.  This includes any paid or volunteer hospital experience in Acute Rehabilitation Unit and out-patient rehabilitation.
 
*50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties.  This includes any paid or volunteer hospital experience in Acute Rehabilitation Unit and out-patient rehabilitation.
  
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===GPA===
 
 
====MPT====
 
====MPT====
 
*Based on the last 60 credits completed as of December 31 of the application cycle.
 
*Based on the last 60 credits completed as of December 31 of the application cycle.
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====MSc (PT)====
 
====MSc (PT)====
 
*Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years
 
*Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years
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For more information, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/admission_req.html here].
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For more information, click [https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admission.html].
  
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===TOEFL===
 
 
====MPT====
 
====MPT====
 
*Minimum scores:
 
*Minimum scores:
 
**Paper-based: 620
 
**Paper-based: 620
 
**Internet-based: 105
 
**Internet-based: 105
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**Computer-based: 260
 
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*Other accepted minimum scores:
 
 
**IELTS: 8
 
**IELTS: 8
 
====MSc (PT)====
 
====MSc (PT)====
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==Documentation==
 
==Documentation==
 
===MPT===
 
===MPT===
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*Statement indicating completion of 50 hours volunteering or working (paid) with individuals who are struggling at a cognitive or physical level.
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*Complete CASPer online, video-scenario, situational judgement test (completed by January 20)
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**Form available as a PDF file in the ORPAS application package
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*Upload officials transcripts directly to ORPAS
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*Two reference letters
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*Two standard letters of reference (one by an individual who holds an academic faculty position and the second by a professional who can judge the applicant's performance and interpersonal skills)
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**ORPAS has R1 and R2 forms online for this very purpose
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*Applicant Statement explaining why you choose PT as a career, and specifically why Western
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**One must be an academic reference, the other must be the individual/organization under whom you worked to attain the 50 hours of experience
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*Evidence of paid/unpaid PT-related experiences and community service activities
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*Evidence of paid/unpaid non-PT/community service activities
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*Accomplishments
 
*Incomplete applications will '''not''' be processed.
 
*Incomplete applications will '''not''' be processed.
  
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Other information regarding required ORPAS documentation can be found [https://webapp.ouac.on.ca/html/help_files/632571_overview.html here].
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To access the application form and learn about all documentation requirements, please visit [https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admission.html here]
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===MSc (PT)===
 
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*Letter of intent
 
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*CV (including academic/professional background, contact information, references)
 
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**References are collected electronically upon receipt of application
 
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* For applicants who did not graduate from UWO, one transcript from each insitution attended is required. These must be sent electronically from each institution.
 
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To access the application form and learn about all documentation requirements, please visit [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci/admissions/application_form.html Application/Required Documentation]
 
  
 
==Deadlines==
 
==Deadlines==
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*Applications must be submitted through [http://www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/ ORPAS] by January 6, 2013.
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*Applications are accepted (using ORPAS online system) beginning in mid-October
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**Also applies for reference forms
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*Last day to submit an application is January 4
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*Application fee is $270 plus $90 for every university choice after the first.
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Offers of admission are sent out beginning in mid-May
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*ORPAS transcript processing fee is $12 per transcript.
 
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*Transcripts must come directly from the school.
 
  
 
==Tuition==
 
==Tuition==
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*Tuition rate of $3,056.87 for the MPT.   
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*Tuition rate of $4,183.00 for the MPT.   
 
*Student fees include athletic fee, recreation fee, student services fee, GSA activity fee, GSA health and vision insurance, and GSA dental insurance. These add up to around $500 a year.
 
*Student fees include athletic fee, recreation fee, student services fee, GSA activity fee, GSA health and vision insurance, and GSA dental insurance. These add up to around $500 a year.
 
*Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
 
*Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
 
*Check website for possible scholarship opportunities.
 
*Check website for possible scholarship opportunities.
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Visit [http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/pdfs%20fee%20schedule%20/Winter%202012%20Graduate%20Canadian.pdf here] for a list of tuition fees based on specific programs.
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Visit [http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/pdfs%20fee%20schedule%20/Fall%202018%20Fee%20Schedule%20Grad%20CDN.pdf here] for a list of tuition fees based on specific programs.
  
 
==Other facts/Notes==
 
==Other facts/Notes==
 
*Must provide immunization record, be immunized for TB, and acquire OESS/VSS screening once admitted
 
*Must provide immunization record, be immunized for TB, and acquire OESS/VSS screening once admitted
 
*Two year program, including spring/summer terms
 
*Two year program, including spring/summer terms
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**For information on the program's structure, click [http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/program_description.html here]
 
 
*Three placements
 
*Three placements
 
**Junior (Spring/Summer of Year 1): 6 weeks
 
**Junior (Spring/Summer of Year 1): 6 weeks

Latest revision as of 23:49, 30 January 2019

Physical Therapy
Canadian universities

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UBC
Dalhousie
Laval
McGill
McMaster
Montréal
Queen's
Saskatchewan
Toronto
UWO

Location

1151 Richmond St, London, ON, N6A 3K7 Western University

Contacts

Website: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/index.html
Admissions phone: (519) 661-2111 x 88842
Email: ptadmit@uwo.ca (Donna Beer, Professional Program Assistant)

Program Information

  • There are two programs: MPT and MClSc
    • Only the MPT is a professional program; the other is a research program
    • This article focuses on admission requirements for the MPT and MSc (PT) programs
  • 70 spaces each year for the MPT program, open only to citizens or permanent residents of Canada

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements (MPT)

  • Four year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a college or university
  • Required Courses
    • Human, Mammal, or Vertebrate Physiology (3 credits)
    • Science - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology (6 credits)
    • Statistics, Research Methods, or Research Design (3 credits)
    • Social Sciences or Liberal Arts (6 credits)

Work and Volunteer Experience

  • 50 hours minimum working or volunteering with persons experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties. This includes any paid or volunteer hospital experience in Acute Rehabilitation Unit and out-patient rehabilitation.

MPT

  • Based on the last 60 credits completed as of December 31 of the application cycle.
    • Admissions will calculate GPA starting with final fall grades, and count backwards from there based on the chronological order indicated on the applicant's transcript.
    • If the last few courses needed to fulfill the 60-credit total do not comprise an entire semester (e.g. 3 out of 5 courses of 2nd year Winter), the average of the entire year is taken.
  • Includes summer, part-time, and failed courses, in addition to courses taken after the four-year degree is completed.
  • Does not include S/U courses, practicums, activity-type courses, or courses taken as a graduate student

MSc (PT)

  • Minimum 70% average (3.0) in last two full undergraduate years

For more information, click [1].

MPT

  • Minimum scores:
    • Paper-based: 620
    • Internet-based: 105
    • IELTS: 8

MSc (PT)

  • Minimum TOEFL scores are same as above
  • Other accepted minimum scores:
    • MELAB: 88 overal, no mark less than 80
    • IELTS: 7

Residency Requirements

  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Interview

  • There is no interview

Documentation

MPT

  • Complete CASPer online, video-scenario, situational judgement test (completed by January 20)
  • Upload officials transcripts directly to ORPAS
  • Two standard letters of reference (one by an individual who holds an academic faculty position and the second by a professional who can judge the applicant's performance and interpersonal skills)
  • Applicant Statement explaining why you choose PT as a career, and specifically why Western
  • Evidence of paid/unpaid PT-related experiences and community service activities
  • Evidence of paid/unpaid non-PT/community service activities
  • Accomplishments
  • Incomplete applications will not be processed.

To access the application form and learn about all documentation requirements, please visit here

Deadlines

  • Applications are accepted (using ORPAS online system) beginning in mid-October
  • Last day to submit an application is January 4

Offers of admission are sent out beginning in mid-May

Tuition

  • Tuition rate of $4,183.00 for the MPT.
  • Student fees include athletic fee, recreation fee, student services fee, GSA activity fee, GSA health and vision insurance, and GSA dental insurance. These add up to around $500 a year.
  • Additional costs may include books, housing/food, local transportation.
  • Check website for possible scholarship opportunities.

Visit here for a list of tuition fees based on specific programs.

Other facts/Notes

  • Must provide immunization record, be immunized for TB, and acquire OESS/VSS screening once admitted
  • Two year program, including spring/summer terms
  • Three placements
    • Junior (Spring/Summer of Year 1): 6 weeks
    • Junior-Intermediate (Fall of Year 2): 6 weeks
    • Intermediate-Senior, Senior, Professional Consolidation (Spring/Summer of Year 2): 18 weeks
    • If placement is outside the London area, funding of up to $750/placement (or up to $1500 for all three placements) is available
    • Otherwise, travel and accommodation costs are paid entirely by the student.
    • Graded under pass/fail scheme
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