Professional Master Programs

The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy offers two Professional Masters Programs.

  • Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy

Admissions for Fall 2024 are now open. 

Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy

There are two ways to enter this program, described here as entry points. You can enter after completing your Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (OT) at McGill University or via the Qualifying Year process if you have an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than OT. 

Entry Point 1: The undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (Occupational Therapy)

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (OT) are eligible to apply to the Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy program. A place in the OT Applied Master's program is reserved for each student in the final year of the Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Science (OT) degree, provided that minimum academic standards and other requirements, as determined throughout the final year, are met.

Entry Point 2: The Qualifying Year for the Master of Science Applied in Occupational Therapy

The Qualifying Year (QY) is a mandatory preparatory year for candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than OT and wish to enter the OT Master’s program. The QY curriculum is the same as the third year of the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (OT) program, to provide candidates with the required health science background for the Master program. Students who successfully complete the Qualifying Year in Occupational Therapy are then eligible to apply to the Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy program. A place in the OT Applied Master's program is reserved for each student in the final year of the OT Qualifying Year, provided that minimum academic standards and other requirements are met.

Master of Science (Applied) Physical Therapy

There are two ways to apply to this program, these are known as entry points. You can enter after completing your Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (PT) at McGill University, or via the Qualifying Year if you have an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than PT.

Entry Point 1: The undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (Physical Therapy)

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (PT) are eligible to apply to the Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy program. A place in the PT Applied Master's program is reserved for each student in the final year of the Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Science (PT) degree, provided that minimum academic standards and other requirements, as determined throughout the final year, are met.

Entry Point 2: The Qualifying Year for the Master of Science Applied in Physical Therapy

The Qualifying Year (QY) is a mandatory preparatory year for candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than PT and wish to enter the PT Master’s program. The QY curriculum is the same as the third year of the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (PT) program, to provide candidates with the required health science background for the Master program. Students who successfully complete the Qualifying Year in Physical Therapy are then eligible to apply to the Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy program.

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 disciplines. 


Admissions Guides & Documents

Before applying, read the following carefully:

All application 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 MSc(A) in Occupational Therapy Program:

QYOT Admissions Guide (for Fall 2024 Admission)

Background Courses Form

Background Courses Form Example

Video Presentation -Tips

 

Qualifying Year for the MSc(A) in Physical Therapy Program:

QYPT Admissions Guide (for Fall 2024 Admission)

Prerequisite Courses Form

Prerequisite Courses Form Example

PT CV Instructions (résumé)

PT CV Example (résumé)

PT CV Template (résumé)

Video Presentation - Tips


Application Deadlines:

Deadlines for applicants applying to fall 2024 Qualifying Year for the MScA in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Program.

 

Canadian Candidates

International Candidates

Payment & Submission

February 14th

January 15th

Final CASPer

Testing Date

January 25th (English)

January 16th (French)

January 25th (English)

January 16th (French)

Document Upload

February 14th

February 14th


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).  Test scores are only valid for the admission cycle for which they are designated.  Fall 2024 admissions accepts Casper tests taken from  August 2023 - January 2024.

Testing dates for 2024 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.  Acuity Insights, the testing provider, has also created a test preparation web portal.

To register visit https://acuityinsights.app/casper/

Note that the final eligible Casper test dates are above in the table.

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


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