Occupational Therapy - Entry level (MSc)
Skills for living independently.
Why choose this program?
Learn the skills to enable individuals, groups, and organizations to overcome obstacles that limit their ability to do the things they need and want to do.
Our MSc (OT) program is a full-time, on-site program of study that will prepare you to enter occupational therapy and the only program in Canada with dedicated field work education across four provinces.
Benefit from the best of both worlds with enhanced learning labs designed to give you the perfect combination of hands-on learning in the real world and academic education.
Careers
As an occupational therapist your skills are required in a variety of settings including:
- community and inpatient mental health centers
- adult and child day-care centers
- assistive technology programs
- corrections facilities
- general and rehabilitation hospitals
- return-to-work programs
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our professional master's degree programs.
Program options
Co-op: You’ll participate in fieldwork placements throughout your program to develop your skills in a professional setting.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
