Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy: Entry Points
Admissions for Fall 2023 are now closed.
The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy offers two entry points to the Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy or in Physical Therapy (MSc(A) OT or MSc(A) PT).
1. The undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy):
- Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (OT or PT) are eligible to apply to the corresponding Master of Science (Applied) program.
2. The Qualifying Year for the Master of Science Applied in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy:
- Students who successfully complete the Qualifying Year (QY) (Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy) are eligible to apply to the corresponding Master of Science (Applied) program. The Qualifying Year is a non-degree granting program. The QY entry point is intended for candidates who already have an undergraduate degree. Candidates with an undergraduate degree are also welcome to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation.
Note: Only students from these two entry points are eligible to apply for direct entry to the MSc(A) programs. Places are held in the MSc(A) programs for all students coming from these two entry points. These students will be granted entry to their respective MSc(A) program provided they have maintained the appropriate academic standing, and other requirements outlined during their studies.
Upon completion of the MSc(A) OT or PT, graduates will have the educational credentials required to apply for licensure to practice in their respective discipline.
Admissions Guides & Documents
Before applying, read the following carefully:
All applications materials and documents must be uploaded directly to Slate, the McGill graduate studies online application form.
NOTE: The QY program only admits new students in the Fall term. Applications for the Winter or Summer terms are not accepted.
Qualifying Year for the MScA in Occupational Therapy Program:
OT Admissions Guide (for Fall 2023 Admission)
Background Courses Form Example
OT CV Instructions and Example
Qualifying Year for the MScA in Physical Therapy Program:
PT Admissions Guide (for Fall 2023 Admission)
Prerequisite Courses Form Example
Application Deadlines:
Deadlines for applicants applying to fall 2023 Qualifying Year for the MScA in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Program.
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Canadian Candidates |
International Candidates |
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Payment & Submission |
February 12th |
January 15th |
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Final CASPer Testing Date |
January 26th (English) January 17th (French) |
January 26th (English) January 17th (French) |
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Document Upload |
February 12th |
February 12th |
French for Healthcare Professionals
Both programs have specific French language requirements, please refer to the above Admissions Guides for details.
Casper Testing
The Casper test is an online screening tool designed to evaluate key personal and professional characteristics that make for successful students and graduates. Applicants to the Qualifying Year (QY) are required to submit a recent score for the Canadian Professional Health Sciences (Science de la santé - niveau 2). Test scores are only valid for the admission cycle for which they are designated. Fall 2023 admissions accepts CASPer tests taken from August 2022 - January 2023.
Testing dates for 2023 admissions can be found on the test provider's web site. Answers to some frequently asked questions are provided in a Casper registration guide. After reading this document, please direct any remaining questions about Casper to the test provider. Altus Assessments, the testing provider, has also created a test preparation web portal.
To register visit https://takealtus.com/casper/
Note that the final eligible Casper test for Fall 2023 entry is January 26, 2023 (English) or January 17, 2023 (French).
Candidates who have not taken the appropriate Casper test at or before this date are not eligible to apply.
When registering for the test or after having completed the test, be sure to request the results be disclosed to McGill's School of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
McCall MacBain Scholarship
Newly admitted QY students are eligible to submit an application for the McCall MacBain Scholarship. The application period is from June to September. For more information, please visit their website.
Other Information:
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Mark (cGPA) Equivalencies: Conversion Guide for International & Canadian Universities
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Dialogue McGill: an Initiative of the McGill Training and Retention of Healthcare Professionals Project to ensure English-Speaking Quebec students have access to health and social services in their own language.
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Health and Social Services Community Leadership Bursary Program: this Bursary Program is for bilingual, Quebec students from targeted regions who commit to working in their home communities upon completion of their studies.
- 2022-2023 Nomination Forms
- French Language Resources
