Master of Science in Physical Therapy/Doctor of Philosophy

The combined MScPTPhD program brings together two programs to achieve efficiencies that help exceptional students seamlessly complete combined clinical and research studies. Each year, two seats will be held for student admissions into the combined MScPTPhD program. If fewer than 2 suitable candidates are available, the position may be taken by an MScPT student (enrolled in the first year of their clinical program). The program is expected to take between 5-6 years to complete. The MScPT program is currently offered at three campus locations: Edmonton, Augustana (Camrose), and Calgary. Of the students admitted to the program, a portion are admitted to our Edmonton, Augustana, 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 may offer unique elective opportunities reflective of local expertise and community partnerships in addition to the online electives available to all.

Applicants to the combined MScPT/PhD program must meet the entrance requirements of both the MScPT program and the PhD in Rehabilitation Science program. They must have completed a four-year honors baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree in a related field from a recognized academic institution. Interested students must have completed the required prerequisite courses for the MScPT program and show evidence of research potential as demonstrated by scholarly work. In addition, they must meet the GPA and English language proficiency requirements of each program.

English must have an IELTS score of 7.5 or higher with no less than 7.0 in each band, or TOEFL score of 102 (internet-based) or higher with no less than a score of 23 for the speaking component, 24 for the listening component, 24 for the reading component, and 278 for the writing component (or an equivalent approved English language examination result).

International student application deadline: January 15, 2021.