Master of Science (Physical Therapy) (course-based) 28 months Postgraduate Program By University of Alberta |Top Universities
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Program Duration

28 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy (MScPT).
The course-based MScPT program is designed to provide students with the clinical and evaluative skills necessary for the practice of physical therapy. This course-based master’s degree is for students who hold undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields.
The MScPT program is currently offered at two campus locations: Edmonton and Calgary. Of the students admitted to the program, a portion are admitted to our Edmonton and Calgary campuses based on student preference. All students begin the program with a one month residency in Edmonton to study anatomy and establish initial face-to-face connections with the colleagues they will be working with via technology throughout the remainder of their program. With the MScPT program’s distributed education model, students at both campuses complete the same core program of required courses. Each campus will offer unique elective opportunities reflective of local expertise and community partnerships in addition to the online electives available to all.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy (MScPT).
The course-based MScPT program is designed to provide students with the clinical and evaluative skills necessary for the practice of physical therapy. This course-based master’s degree is for students who hold undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields.
The MScPT program is currently offered at two campus locations: Edmonton and Calgary. Of the students admitted to the program, a portion are admitted to our Edmonton and Calgary campuses based on student preference. All students begin the program with a one month residency in Edmonton to study anatomy and establish initial face-to-face connections with the colleagues they will be working with via technology throughout the remainder of their program. With the MScPT program’s distributed education model, students at both campuses complete the same core program of required courses. Each campus will offer unique elective opportunities reflective of local expertise and community partnerships in addition to the online electives available to all.

Admission Requirements

102+
7.5+
3+
The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

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