School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Welcome to the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Situated on McGill University's upper campus in a gracious downtown area of the beautiful city of Montreal, Quebec.

We are proud of the outstanding academic environment which is offered to our students. Part of McGill's Faculty of Medicine, the School offers programs in three areas: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Graduate Studies in Rehabilitation Sciences (Masters and PhD).

Our Clinical Programs

Entrance to clinical practice in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy requires a Professional Masters degree. In order to gain entrance to the professional Masters degrees, two non-practicing undergraduate degrees are offered: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Non-practicing) and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Non-practicing). Students may then apply to the Professional Masters in Occupational or Physical Therapy to be eligible for professional licensure in order to practice as a clinician. Students who hold another undergraduate degree may apply directly to the Professional Masters in Occupational or Physical Therapy. They will first be required to complete a Qualifying year.

Research Programs and Driving Certificate

We offer both Master's and PhD Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Studies . McGill University was the first in Canada to offer a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, and with our interdisciplinary focus in the graduate programs, we remain at the forefront of providing the skills and experience to training a new generation of health professionals to work in a broad range of academic, research and clinical settings. Our graduate programs are designed for experienced, licensed clinicians with an undergraduate degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy or related fields who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in clinical research related to health and rehabilitation. We also offer a 18-credit post-graduate Certificate in Assessing Driving Capability.

Research at the School

The School is internationally recognized for the excellence of its contribution to research in rehabilitation The Faculty has two Canada Research Chairs: one in the Occupational Therapy program and one in the Physical Therapy program.

Excellence in research and teaching is the foundation and tradition of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University. The Faculty educates professionals and, through research, generates the body of knowledge which guides our professions to advance the health, function and participation of the individual in society. Welcome to the School!