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Language Requirements

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 86 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with each component score not less than 20; or
• (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5;

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 a 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 must meet the language requirements listed above;
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 required.

   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. Evidence of high academic achievement in one's undergraduate degree, equivalent to a B standing, or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%) or higher—the average accepted CGPA is 3.6;
3. No prerequisite courses;
4. Completion of all application components set out in the Occupational Therapy Qualifying Year ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Guide, found at www.mcgill.ca/spot/admissions/professional-programs;
5. Applicants must meet the language requirements listed above with the exception of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The minimum overall band score that is acceptable is 7.0;
6. Students will be required to interact with francophone patients during their clinical practica. Competence in spoken French is highly recommended.

Further information regarding the Qualifying Year is available at www.mcgill.ca/spot/admissions/professional-programs.

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

1. An undergraduate degree or equivalent from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement in all undergraduate coursework, equivalent to a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.2 or higher. As only top applicants are reviewed, a CGPA of at least 3.4 is recommended;
3. A minimum of two prerequisite courses (completed or in progress): one university level three-credit course in human anatomy and one university level three-credit course in human physiology with a strong course mark;
4. Completion of all application components set out in the Physiotherapy Qualifying Year ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Guide, found at www.mcgill.ca/spot/admissions/professional-programs;
5. Applicants must meet the language requirements listed above with the exception of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The minimum overall band score that is acceptable is 7.0;
6. Students will be required to interact with francophone patients during their clinical practica. Competence in spoken French is highly recommended.

Further information regarding the Qualifying Year is available at www.mcgill.ca/spot/admissions/professional-programs.

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

This program is only open to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ students who have successfully completed the B.Sc.(Rehabilitation Science) majoring in Occupational Therapy, or ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ students who have successfully completed the Qualifying Year to the M.Sc.A. Occupational Therapy.

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

This program is only open to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ students who have successfully completed the B.Sc.(Rehabilitation Science) majoring in Physical Therapy, or ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ students who have successfully completed the Qualifying Year to the M.Sc.A. Physical Therapy.

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 a B+ standing, or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.3 (75–79%) is required;
3. Applicants must meet the language requirements listed above;
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 a B standing or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%);
3. See points 3, 4, and 5 under M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) 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 a B standing or a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%);
3. See points 3, 4, and 5 under M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) 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 University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.

Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines 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.