Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] (Physical Therapy)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #169 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022
₹16.6 L/Yr
CA$27,010 /Yr
- The professional Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy is a 63-credit degree program that includes one thousand hours of fieldwork education over 5 semesters.
- The educational approach is consistent with adult learning, inspiring self-directed learning and case-based studies of individuals across the lifespan.
- The ability to communicate effectively in writing is a key skill required to succeed in both the professional Master's program and as a Physical Therapist.
- In addition to fieldwork, course work will focus on client-centered and evidence-based practice in the three core areas of Physical Therapy practice: orthopedics, neurology, and cardiorespiratory areas. Courses also cover professionalism, advanced clinical practice, research methodology, and health management and education.
- The master's project is designed to develop research skills and scholarly appreciation of rehabilitation practice and research, management/health care delivery, and clinical education.
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Important Dates
Open only to current McGill students from the School.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake | |
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | ₹1658414 (CAD 27010) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing and Food | ₹635490 (CAD 10350) |
Transportation | ₹46971 (CAD 765) |
Health Insurance | ₹73619 (CAD 1199) |
Total Cost | ₹756080 (CAD 12314) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (OT or PT).
- The degree must be completed before the start of the QY with McGill equivalent cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.2 (B/B+) in the bachelor's degree only.
- Any one of the following:
- Diploma in French language proficiency (DALF)
- Diplôme Studies in French (DELF)
- McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French for Professional Communication Admission Requirements
- McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French (SCS)
- Other equivalents.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a degree in PT from a university outside Canada that has been assessed and recognized by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion du Québec or from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
- The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
- Completion of CASPer (Canadian Professional Health Sciences).
- French Language Testing Requirement:
- Test de connaissance du français (TCF – France éducation international)
- Test de connaissance du français – Québec (TCFQ – France éducation international)
- Test de connaissance du français pour la demande d'admission préalable (TCF DAP - France éducation international)
- Test d’évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test d’évaluation de français – Québec (TEFaQ)
- Test d’évaluation de français – Canada (TEF Canada).
- McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English or McGill Certificate of Proficiency - English for Professional Communication: Certificate of Proficiency awarded.
- Duolingo English Test (DET) is not accepted for admission to graduate programs at McGill University.
Required Document List
Followings are the required documents:
- Unofficial Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts.
- Statement of Interest (video): Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline; A video (2 minutes or less) in which you explain your decision to apply to the QY for McGill’s MScA-PT program.
- Two Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers who will be able to comment on their academic record and other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- CV/Resume: including a summary of your academic background, professional experience, and other relevant activities (e.g., community involvement, volunteer work, etc.).
- Nursing Prerequisite Form: in order to assess if you have met the minimum requirements, complete the Qualifying Year Prerequisite Assessment Table (the document will be available in the coming weeks) and upload it, along with course descriptions, as one document in PDF format.
- Proficiency in French: For more information, please review the "Graduate" tab on our Applying to Nursing page.
- Interview with the Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Equivalency in Physical Therapy (ACEPT) or its delegate.
- OPPQ Decision Letter.
- Academic documents.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Fifty per cent (50%) of physiotherapists work in the
- public sector (hospitals, community centres, CLSCs, rehabilitation centres, specialized schools), and
- 50% work in the private sector (350 Private clinics exist in Quebec).
- Physiotherapists can also work as researchers, professors at the College level (CEGEP) or University level, consultants for government agencies and local community agencies, as well as the regulatory body.
- Paediatrics Physiotherapy.
- Obstetrics Physiotherapy.
- Sports Physiotherapy.
- Neurology Physiotherapy.
- Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
- Geriatrics Physiotherapy.
- Post Operative Physiotherapy.
- Cardiovascular Physiotherapy.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership Award | Scholarship per student₹ 4.8 L/Yr$7,823 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student₹ 2.7 L/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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