A Physiotherapy Career?

The School of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan is implementing a new Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.) program, replacing the current Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy [B.Sc.(P.T.)].  The School of Physical Therapy will enroll its first students into the Master’s program in the fall of 2007.

Features of the MPT Curriculum

• 2 years and 6 weeks of continuous full time study
• Curriculum delivered through a wide variety of educational methods with opportunity for independent discovery and inter-professional educational experiences
• Advanced education in research methods as a foundation for evidence-based treatment
• Development of a major research oriented project as a capstone for the M.P.T.\
• A strong clinical focus with practicum experiences integrated throughout the program

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a four year baccalaureate degree (in any discipline) from a college or university of acceptable standing and must also meet School of Physical Therapy residency requirements. Applicants must successfully complete the following prerequisite courses:

• Human Body Systems (human physiology), HSC 208.6 (or equivalent*); or the U of R equivalent, KHS 267 and 268
• Human Anatomy ACB 210.3 (or equivalent*) or the U of R equivalent, KHS 168 (effective as of Fall term, 2006)
• Statistical Methods, Stats 245.3 or PLSC 314.3 (or equivalent*); or the U of R equivalent, STAT 151 and 152

*Applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application.

There are considerable physical demands associated with delivery of many physiotherapy methods that students will practice and employ, such as assisting a client from wheelchair to bed. Therefore, a certain level of physical ability is required.

The required minimum Sessional Weighted Average (SWA) to be considered for admission is 70%.  Admission scores are calculated using the SWA (weighted at 60%) and the score from a structured interview (weighted at 40%).

Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the School of Physical Therapy, as each year there are more applicants than available positions. Forty students will be accepted into the program each year. Five of the 40 available positions in the program are designated to the Education Equity Program for Aboriginal Students.

Successful applicants must be prepared to participate in physical body examinations which may require partial undress as part of the course of studies.

Application details at: www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/

Please direct all inquiries regarding admissions to:
Bev Cuzner
Academic Program Assistant
Room 211, St. Andrew’s College
University of Saskatchewan
1121 College Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W3
Phone: (306) 966-6579
Fax: (306) 966-6575
E-mail: bev.cuzner@usask.ca

Elsewhere across Canada, Physiotherapy Programs are offered by the following facilities:

University of British Columbia
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Coordinator Students Services
T325-2211 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 2B5
(604) 822-7392

University of Alberta
Associate Dean's Office
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
350 Corbett Hall
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2G4
(403) 492-5949

University of Manitoba
Chair, Physiotherapy Admissions Committee
School of Medical Rehabilitation
258-770 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3E 0W3
(204) 789-3674

University of Western Ontario
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Elborn College
London, ON
N6G 1H1
(519) 661-3360

McMaster University (in collaboration with Lakehead University)
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Office of the Registrar
Gilmour Hall, Room 108
Hamilton, ON
L8S 4K1
(905) 525-9140 ext. 22114

University of Toronto
Department of Physical Therapy
Admissions and Awards
315 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
M5S 1A3
(416) 978-2190 (local); (416) 978-4485 (outside Toronto)

Université d'Ottawa
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Registrar's Office Admissions Section Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6N5
(613) 562-5783

Queen's University
Physical Therapy Program
Office of Admissions
Kingston, ON
K7L 3N6
(613) 545-2218

McGill University
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Admissions Office F. Cyril James Building
845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC
H3C 3J7
(514) 398-3910

Université de Montréal
Mme Christiane Gauthier-Gagnon
École de réadaptation
C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre Ville
Montréal, QC
H3C 3J7
(514) 343-7833

Université Laval
Mme Francine Dumas Présidente du comité d'administration
Département de physiothérapie
Pavilion Vandry
Ste. Foy, QC
G1K 7P4
(418) 656-2874

Dalhousie University
School of Physiotherapy
phone: (902) 494-2524
fax: (902) 494-1941
email: physiotherapy@dal.ca

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