Elborn College, Tel: 519-661-3360
The School of Physical Therapy offers a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree. The two-year curriculum includes 61 weeks of classroom/laboratory work and 30 weeks of clinical experience. The program will prepare students to function as entry-level physical therapists in a wide variety of practice settings. Students will graduate at the end of August of their second year and are then eligible to take the professional licensure examination. The program requires full-time study. Applicants should ensure that they are capable of being full-time students
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include the following:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- 4-year Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Selected prerequisite courses or their equivalent (listed below)
- Two standard letters of reference (ORPAS)
- A letter verifying 50 contact hours (paid or volunteer) with individuals who are cognitively or physically challenged (ORPAS form)
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency; the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) are recommended. Admission requirements are revised periodically and may change over time. Prospective applicants are advised to check the School's web site for the most current information. In the event of questions, applicants should contact the School of Physical Therapy for clarification.
Prerequisite Courses
The following courses are required. Course numbers reflect sample courses at UWO.
- 1 full course in Human, Mammalian or Vertebrate Physiology (e.g. UWO Physiology 1020, 1021, 2130, or equivalent)
- 1 full course in general or introductory Science chosen from the following subjects: Biology (e.g. UWO Biology 1222, 1223, or equivalent);
Physics (e.g. UWO Physics 1020, 1024, 1026, 1028A/B and 1029A/B, or equivalent);
Chemistry (e.g. UWO Chemistry 1050 or equivalent)
- 1 half-course in English or Writing with an essay component
- 1 half-course in Statistics, Research Methods, or Research Design (e.g. UWO Health Sciences 2800)
- 1 half-course in Social Science
- 1 half-course in Liberal Arts
For more information on the application/admission process, visit the website for the Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS) at www.ouac.on.ca/orpas. Further details regarding the MPT program can be found on the School's web site at www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt.
Licensing
Physical Therapists must be licensed or registered in order to practice physical therapy in Canada. Registration requirements vary in each province with some including successful completion of the national Physiotherapy Competency Examination. Up-to-date information on the regulations governing the profession in Ontario must be obtained from:
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
230 Richmond Street W., 10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1V6
416-591-3828
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