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Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] [Physical Therapy] From McGill University

Montreal, QuebecLocation
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Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] (Physical Therapy)

2 year
Full Time
On Campus

27,010/Yr

27,010 /Yr

Offered By:   

  • The professional Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy is a 63-credit degree program that includes one thousand hours of fieldwork education over 5 semesters. 
  • The educational approach is consistent with adult learning, inspiring self-directed learning and case-based studies of individuals across the lifespan. 
  • The ability to communicate effectively in writing is a key skill required to succeed in both the professional Master's program and as a Physical Therapist.
  •  In addition to fieldwork, course work will focus on client-centered and evidence-based practice in the three core areas of Physical Therapy practice: orthopedics, neurology, and cardiorespiratory areas. Courses also cover professionalism, advanced clinical practice, research methodology, and health management and education.
  • The master's project is designed to develop research skills and scholarly appreciation of rehabilitation practice and research, management/health care delivery, and clinical education.

Important Dates

Open only to current McGill students from the School.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees27010

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food10350
Transportation765
Health Insurance1199
Total Cost12314

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (OT or PT).
  • The degree must be completed before the start of the QY with McGill equivalent cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.2 (B/B+) in the bachelor's degree only.
  • Any one of the following:
    • Diploma in French language proficiency (DALF)  
    • Diplôme Studies in French (DELF)
    • McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French for Professional Communication Admission Requirements 
    • McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French (SCS)
    • Other equivalents.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a degree in PT from a university outside Canada that has been assessed and recognized by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion du Québec or from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
  • The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:

  • Unofficial Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts. 
  • Statement of Interest (video): Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline; A video (2 minutes or less) in which you explain your decision to apply to the QY for McGill’s MScA-PT program.
  • Two Reference Letter:  Students will choose letter writers who will be able to comment on their academic record and other experiences or relevant skill sets. 
  • CV/Resume:  including a summary of your academic background, professional experience, and other relevant activities (e.g., community involvement, volunteer work, etc.).
  • Nursing Prerequisite Form: in order to assess if you have met the minimum requirements, complete the Qualifying Year Prerequisite Assessment Table (the document will be available in the coming weeks) and upload it, along with course descriptions, as one document in PDF format.
  • Proficiency in French: For more information, please review the "Graduate" tab on our Applying to Nursing page.
  • Interview with the Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Equivalency in Physical Therapy (ACEPT) or its delegate.
  • OPPQ Decision Letter.
  • Academic documents.
  • English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFLIELTS, etc.

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Fifty per cent (50%) of physiotherapists work in the
    • public sector (hospitals, community centres, CLSCs, rehabilitation centres, specialized schools), and
    • 50% work in the private sector (350 Private clinics exist in Quebec).
  • Physiotherapists can also work as researchers, professors at the College level (CEGEP) or University level, consultants for government agencies and local community agencies, as well as the regulatory body.
  • Paediatrics Physiotherapy.
  • Obstetrics Physiotherapy.
  • Sports Physiotherapy.
  • Neurology Physiotherapy.
  • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
  • Geriatrics Physiotherapy.
  • Post Operative Physiotherapy.
  • Cardiovascular Physiotherapy.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership AwardScholarship per student 7,823/Yr$7,823Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student 20,174/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
FINCAD Women in Finance ScholarshipScholarship per student 20,000/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based


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