M.Sc. in Physical Therapy

The mission of MScPT program is to provide an outstanding learning environment for the education of future physical therapy professionals. The curriculum follows a competency-based framework in which the specific goal of the educational program is to prepare individuals to undertake the roles of a Physical Therapist in Canada. These roles include clinical practitioner, communicator, collaborator, manager, advocate, scholarly practitioner, and professional. With critical enquiry and evidence-based practice as the foundation, our program promotes the acquisition of advanced academic knowledge, skills and behaviors that are essential for a primary health care provider in a complex and continually evolving health care environment. The MScPT program is accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) and recently underwent a review. Learn more. Our students have the opportunity to access dynamic learning environments and diverse and exciting clinical placements across Canada and internationally. Inter-professional educational experiences are woven throughout the program. Upon graduation, students become eligible to take the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Examination that allows them to become registered with any of the provincial or territorial regulatory bodies, and become a practicing physiotherapist.