Program Overview for MSc in Physiotherapy in Canada:
The MSc (Physiotherapy) degree provides education and preparation for clinical practice as a physiotherapist; completion of the program prepares students for the licensing exams necessary to practice physiotherapy.
Basic science content is integrated with physiotherapy-specific course content across eight academic modules addressing the following transcurricular themes:
| Themes | |
|---|---|
| Clinical reasoning and best practices | Ethical reasoning and cultural sensitivity |
| Professionalism, leadership and collaboration | Innovation and entrepreneurship |
| Therapeutic exercise | Communication |
| Health promotion and secondary prevention |
The eligibility for MSc in Physiotherapy in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in any field of study from a recognized academic institution.
The School encourages applicants from diverse academic backgrounds to consider physiotherapy and apply for the program. There are prerequisite courses that must be attained in Physiology, Anatomy, Statistics, Life Sciences, along with Languages, Humanities and/or Social Sciences.
The GPA required for admission is determined from the last 60 credit hours of the undergraduate degree. The minimum GPA is 3.3 or letter grade of B+.
A minimum of forty hours of non-paid community volunteering experience (not necessarily in the area of physiotherapy) in the last two years is required.
CASPer TESTING:
All applicants to Dalhousie University’s Masters of Science in Physiotherapy are required to complete a mandatory 90-minute computer-based test (CASPer), to assist with our selection process. Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility. Click here for more information.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Physiotherapy to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Physiotherapy in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MSc in Physiotherapy are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Physiotherapy in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Physiotherapy in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Contact:
Graduate Program Administrator: ptadmissions@dal.ca
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