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M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis)

1. A B.Sc. degree or equivalent in Physical or Occupational Therapy or a related field from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement, equivalent to B standing, or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%);
3. Prerequisite courses may be required in statistics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology, neurophysiology, or other areas, depending on the student's anticipated specialization;
4. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English, by appropriate exams, e.g., (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based test, with each component score not less than 20 (School requirement), or the (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band score of 7.0;
5. A (Graduate Records Examination) Test is recommended for the following applicants: those who do not have a B.Sc. or equivalent from a Canadian university; those who have been out of university for five years or more. Only the GRE General Test is mandatory.

   Applicants must ensure that official test results are sent to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ directly by the testing service. Applications cannot be considered if test results are not available.

If a graduate student accepted into the M.Sc. program demonstrates superior performance in the first year, the Graduate Committee, in consultation with the thesis supervisor, may recommend waiving the M.Sc. thesis requirement, and allow the student to proceed directly to the Ph.D. program.

M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis)

1 to 5 as above; plus two years of clinical experience is recommended.

Qualifying Year for Entry into M.Sc.A. (O.T.)

1. An undergraduate degree or equivalent from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Same as point 2 in M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) above;
3. No prerequisite courses;
4. Same as point 4 M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) above;
5. In the Applicant Statement on the web application, please describe your motivation, preparedness, suitability, and reasons for choosing the O.T. or P.T. Professional program;
6. Knowledge of French is highly recommended. Variety of clinical placements is severely restricted for students who do not speak French;
7. Successful completion of an interview to be held in May.

Qualifying Year for Entry into M.Sc.A. (P.T.)

1. Same as Qualifying Year for Entry into M.Sc.A. (O.T.) above;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement equivalent to a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.2;
3. See points 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 under Qualifying Year for Entry into M.Sc.A. (O.T.) above.

M.Sc.A. (O.T.)

A B.Sc. (Rehabilitation Science) majoring in O.T., or evidence of high academic achievement in Qualifying year for entry into M.Sc.A. (O.T.), equivalent to B standing, or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%) is required.

M.Sc.A. (P.T.)

A B.Sc. (Rehabilitation Science) majoring in P.T., or evidence of high academic achievement in Qualifying year for entry into M.Sc.A. (P.T.), equivalent to B standing, or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%) is required.

Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science

1. An M.Sc. degree in a rehabilitation-related discipline from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement, equivalent to B+ standing, or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.3 (75–79%) is required;
3. Proof of proficiency in English. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English, by appropriate exams, e.g., (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based test with each component score not less than 20 (School requirement), or the (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band score of 7.0.
4. A (Graduate Records Examination Test) is recommended for the following applicants: those who do not have a B.Sc., M.Sc., or equivalent from a Canadian university; those who have been out of university for five years or more.

   Applicants must ensure that official test results are sent to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ directly by the testing service. Applications cannot be considered if test results are not available.

Graduate Certificate in Driving Rehabilitation

1. A B.Sc. degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or a related field from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement, equivalent to B standing or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%);
3. See points 3, 4, and 5 under M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science above for more information on prerequisites, TOEFL, and GRE.

Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management

1. A B.Sc. degree or equivalent in a health-related discipline from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement, equivalent to B standing or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%);
3. See points 3, 4, and 5 under M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science above for more information on prerequisites, TOEFL, and GRE.

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.

The application deadlines listed here are set by the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.

Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.