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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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 in any subject from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement in one's undergraduate degree, equivalent to a B standing, or a º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ CGPA of 3.0 (70-74%) or higher – the average accepted CGPA is 3.6;
3. No prerequisite courses; Completion of optional background courses is recommended;
4. Completion of the Canadian Professional Health Sciences CASPer Test (the CASPer test is administered by );
5. Completion of all application components set out in the Occupational Therapy Qualifying Year Admissions Guide, found at www.mcgill.ca/spot/admissions/professional-programs;
6. 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;
7. Students will be required to interact with francophone patients during their clinical practica. Competence in spoken and written 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 in any subject from a university of recognized reputation;
2. Evidence of high academic achievement in all undergraduate coursework, equivalent to a º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ CGPA of 3.2 or higher. As academic performance is heavily weighted in the admissions process, a CGPA of at least 3.4 is recommended;
3. At least three º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾-equivalent credits in Human Anatomy and at least three º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾-equivalent credits of Human or Mammalian Physiology, with a º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾-equivalent grade of B or higher, completed prior to the start of the Qualifying year;
4. Completion of the Canadian Professional Health Sciences CASPer Test (the CASPer test is administered by );
5. Completion of all application components set out in the Physiotherapy Qualifying Year Admissions Guide, found at www.mcgill.ca/spot/admissions/professional-programs;
6. 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;
7. Students will be required to interact with francophone patients during their clinical practica. Competence in spoken and written 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ students who have successfully completed the B.Sc.(Rehabilitation Science) majoring in Occupational Therapy, or º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ students who have successfully completed the B.Sc.(Rehabilitation Science) majoring in Physical Therapy, or º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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.

º£ÍâÖ±²¥bվ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions 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 º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ 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.