School of Physiotherapy

Faculty of Health

MSc Physiotherapy


About our MScPT Program

Discover the endless opportunities that the profession of Physiotherapy has to offer. Physiotherapy is a diverse and interesting career that involves the study of physical function of the human body in health and disease. The MSc Physiotherapy program educates physiotherapists who excel in their profession through advanced education and research training in the rehabilitation sciences.

The MSc Physiotherapy degree prepares students with the professional education and experience necessary to apply for a license to practice physiotherapy. Basic science content is integrated with physiotherapy-specific course content focusing on the following themes: clinical reasoning and best practices; professionalism, leadership and collaboration; ethical reasoning and cultural sensitivity; innovation and entrepreneurship; therapeutic exercise; health promotion and secondary prevention; and communication.

Clinical education is an integral part of physiotherapy academics. Site visits and clinical placements are taken at a variety of facilities throughout the program and can start as early as September of your first year. The main purpose of the clinical placements is to provide the student with an opportunity, under professional supervision, to practice the assessment and treatment skills and to utilize the knowledge acquired during the academic modules.

Our curriculum aligns with the University’s academic calendar, with a duration of 28 months (7 terms). Click here to learn about the Clinical Education aspect of the program.   

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

If you are considering a career in Physiotherapy, please review the Essential Skills and Attributes. 
 

EQUITABLE ADMISSIONS POLICY

The School of Physiotherapy (SoPT) is committed to increasing the admission of and number of graduates from historically underrepresented groups: persons of Aboriginal/Indigenous ancestry, members of racialized groups, persons of African descent, Acadians, persons with dis/Abilities, and persons belonging to minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SOGI) groups.

The School of Physiotherapy encourages applicants who wish to apply under the Equitable Admissions Policy to indicate so on the Graduate Application Form and their SoPT Supplementary Application Form. For more information on MScPT admissions pathways pertaining to equitable admissions, please see APPLICANT PATHWAYS on the Before you Apply webpage.
 
Students are required to identify themselves through the Equitable Admissions Process on the SoPT Supplementary Application to be eligible for Black and Indigenous student entrance awards consideration.
 
Note: It is unlawful to provide false claims in your application to the MScPT program. By applying, you certify that to the best of your knowledge, the information you provide in the application is correct and complete.

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

  • Application and CASPer testing available online September of the preceding year - Dates for testing are available here.
  • Graduate Application Form & pay fee – Dec 1
  • SoP Supplementary Application Form – Jan 10
  • Transcripts – Jan 17
  • Academic & Professional Reference Letter(s) and volunteer confirmation letters – Jan 31
  • Letter of Conditional Acceptance ~ Spring (Applicants who have been placed on a waiting list will be contacted if a spot becomes available; this may happen at any time between May and the first week in September.)
  • Start Classes – September Fall term

PROGRAM FEES

Tuition Fees.

ENROLMENT

Enrolment in the program is currently limited to 62 students. A provincial quota system is in place with a specified number of seats allocated annually for residents of Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. Currently, there are four (4) seats designated for applicants from non-Atlantic Canadian provinces. International students will not be considered for admission to the MScPT program at this time. If you are unclear about your residency status, please check the Residency Guidelines.  

Contact Us
Admissions Assistant
 Email: ptadmissions@dal.ca
Tel: (902) 494-1947