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Physical and Occupational Therapy

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Physical and Occupational Therapy

Location

Location

  • School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler
  • Montreal, QC H3G 1Y5
  • Canada
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Director – Annette Majnemer; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Academic Director, Physical Therapy – Judith Soicher; B.Sc.(P.T.), B.Sc.(L.S.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)

Email: profmasters.pot [at] mcgill.ca

Academic Director, Occupational Therapy – Bernadette Nedelec; B.Sc.(O.T.), Ph.D.(Alta.)

Email: profmasters.pot [at] mcgill.ca

Academic Associate Director, Occupational Therapy – Aliki Thomas; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Ed., Ph.D.(McG.)

Email: profmasters.pot [at] mcgill.ca

Academic Director, Graduate Programs – Isabelle Gélinas; B.Sc.(O.T.)(Montr.), M.Sc.(Virg.), Ph.D.(Rehab.Sc.)(McG.)

Email: graduate.rehabilitation [at] mcgill.ca

Academic Associate Director, Graduate Program – Eva Kehayia; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(McG.)

Email: graduate.rehabilitation [at] mcgill.ca

About Physical and Occupational Therapy

About Physical and Occupational Therapy

Situated on Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's upper campus in a gracious downtown area of the beautiful city of Montreal, Quebec. We are proud of the outstanding academic environment that is offered to our students. Part of McGill's Faculty of Medicine, the School offers programs in three areas: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Graduate Studies in Rehabilitation Sciences (master's and doctorate).

The School is internationally recognized for the excellence of its contribution to research in rehabilitation. Excellence in research and teaching is the foundation and tradition of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. The Faculty educates professionals and, through research, generates the body of knowledge that guides our professions to advance the health, function, and participation of the individual in society.

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) (45 credits)
The full curriculum consists of approximately two years of study for graduates who hold a B.Sc. degree in one of the medical rehabilitation disciplines or a related field. The program consists of required and elective coursework, a research proposal, and a research thesis.
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
The program requires three terms of full-time residence study and can usually be completed within three to four terms. It is designed for graduates who hold a B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Physical or Occupational Therapy or related health professions. Two years of clinical experience is recommended. The program trains health professionals to become consumers of research in order to promote evidence-based practice in rehabilitation science. The curriculum is made up of both required and elective courses and may also include a research project.
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Physical Therapy (Non-Thesis) (58 credits)
The Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy program is a 58-credit program to be completed in 1.5 graduate years over five semesters and includes a clinical practicum of 1,000 hours leading to professional licensure to practise. The educational approach is consistent with adult learning, self-directed learning, reflective clinical practice, and inter-professionalism. Strong links between academic and clinical fieldwork education are emphasized. Courses emphasize client-centred and evidence-based practice across the lifespan, across the health care continuum, and include health promotion from prevention of disability to rehabilitation. In addition to fieldwork, the program requirements include courses in advanced clinical practice, research methodology, and educational methodology. The master's project prepares the entry-to-practice physiotherapist to become an autonomous and effective professional through the acquisition of research skills.
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Occupational Therapy (Non-Thesis) (58 credits)
The Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Therapy program is a 58-credit program to be completed in 1.5 graduate years over five semesters and includes a clinical practicum of 1,000 hours leading to professional licensure to practise. The educational approach is consistent with adult learning and reflective clinical practice. The curriculum uses a case-based, problem-solving, self-directed approach across the lifespan. Strong links between academic and clinical fieldwork education are emphasized throughout the educational process. Coursework will focus on client-centred and evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, ethics, and professionalism as essential components for the development of a humanistic, ethical, knowledgeable, competent, critical thinking, and problem-solving Occupational Therapist. The master’s project is designed to develop research and scholarly skills.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Rehabilitation Science
This program consists of three to four years of study, on average, for graduates with master's-level training in one of the medical rehabilitation disciplines or a related field. The program consists of required and elective coursework, a comprehensive written examination, a research proposal, a doctoral thesis, and an oral defence.
Graduate Certificate in Assessing Driving Capabilities (15 credits)
The 15-credit postgraduate certificate program aims to train Occupational Therapists to assess the driving abilities and performance of at-risk populations, retrain drivers, recommend adaptive vehicles and adapt technical aids that will allow disabled individuals to return to driving and preserve their independence and quality of life. The program comprises five courses. The first two are offered online; the other three are a combination of online and intensive workshops.
Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management (15 credits)
Please contact the Department for more information about this program.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)

Physical and Occupational Therapy Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Physical and Occupational Therapy Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

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 B standing, or a McGill 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 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., TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based test with each component score not less than 20 (School requirement), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.0.
  5. The GRE 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 General Test is mandatory. For consideration, students must obtain a minimum score of 550 in verbal and quantitative categories and a score of 3.5 to 4 in analytical writing.

    For enquiries about Graduate Records Examination, please contact GRE Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540; telephone: 609-683-2002; website: .

    Applicants must ensure that official test results are sent to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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. (P.T.)

  1. An undergraduate degree or equivalent from a university of recognized reputation.
  2. Same as M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) above.
  3. No prerequisites.
  4. Same as M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) above.
  5. Same as M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) above.
  6. In applicant statement on web application, please describe your motivation, preparedness, suitability, and reasons for choosing O.T. or P.T. Professional Program.
  7. Knowledge of French is highly recommended. Variety of clinical placements is severely restricted for students who do not speak French.
  8. Successful completion of an interview to be held in May.

Qualifying Year for entry into M.Sc.A. (O.T.)

Same as Qualifying Year for entry into M.Sc.A. (P.T.) above.

M.Sc.A. (P.T.)

A B.Sc. (Rehabilitation Science) majoring in P.T., or evidence of high academic achievement in Qualifying Year for entry into M.Sc.A. (P.T.), equivalent to B standing, or a McGill CGPA of 3.0 (70-74%) is required.

M.Sc.A. (O.T.)

A B.Sc. (Rehabilitation Science) majoring in O.T., or evidence of high academic achievement in Qualifying Year for entry into M.Sc.A. (O.T.), equivalent to B standing, or a McGill CGPA of 3.0 (70-74%) is required.

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 B+ standing, or a McGill CGPA of 3.3 (75-79%) is required.
  3. Proof of proficiency in English. 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., TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based test with each component score not less than 20 (School requirement), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.0.
  4. GRE Test with a minimum score of 600 in verbal and quantitative categories and a score of 4.5 to 5 in analytical writing. The 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.

    For enquiries about Graduate Records Examination, please contact GRE Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540; telephone: 609-683-2002; website: .

    Applicants must ensure that official test results are sent to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ directly by the testing service. Applications cannot be considered if test results are not available.

Graduate Certificate in Assessing Driving Capabilities
  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 B standing or a McGill CGPA of 3.0 (70–74%).
  3. See points 3, 4, and 5 under M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science for more information on prerequisites, TOEFL, and GRE.

Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management

Please note that this program is under review. Contact the Department for more information regarding admission requirements and application procedures.

Application Procedures

Application Procedures

It is recommended to apply for admission online at the following address: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

Applications will be considered upon receipt of:

  1. the completed application form;
  2. $100 application fee;
  3. a complete curriculum vitae (except for M.Sc.A. (O.T.), M.Sc.A. (P.T.));
  4. a statement of purpose (except for M.Sc.A. (O.T.), M.Sc.A. (P.T.));
  5. two original official transcripts (university program) (except for U3 & QY students applying to M.Sc.A. (O.T.), M.Sc.A. (P.T.));
  6. two letters of reference on official letterhead (except for U3 & QY students applying to M.Sc.A. (O.T.), M.Sc.A. (P.T.));
  7. test results (GRE, TOEFL), if required.

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/physical-and-occupational-therapy. Then select the appropriate program.

Note: We are not willing to consider any applications to be admitted for the Winter term.

Documents are to be mailed directly.

M.Sc.A. (P.T.), M.Sc.A. (O.T.)

  • Professional Masters Student Affairs Coordinator
  • School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Davis House, Room 5
  • 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler (upper Drummond Street)
  • Montreal, QC H3G 1Y5
  • Telephone: 514-398-2784
  • Fax: 514-398-6360

Master's and Ph.D. Programs

  • Graduate Rehabilitation Student Affairs Coordinator
  • School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Davis House, Room 5
  • 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler (upper Drummond Street)
  • Montreal, QC H3G 1Y5
  • Telephone: 514-398-2271
  • Fax: 514-398-6360

Driving Certificate Program

  • Driving Certificate Coordinator
  • School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Davis House, Room 5
  • 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler (upper Drummond Street)
  • Montreal, QC H3G 1Y5
  • Telephone: 514-398-2271
  • Fax: 514-398-6360
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)

Physical and Occupational Therapy Faculty

Physical and Occupational Therapy Faculty

Director
Annette Majnemer
Academic Director, Occupational Therapy
Bernadette Nedelec
Academic Associate Director, Occupational Therapy
Aliki Thomas
Academic Director, Physical Therapy
Judith Soicher
Academic Director, Graduate Programs
Eva Kehayia
Academic Associate Director, Graduate Programs
Isabelle Gélinas
Emeritus Professors
Robert Dykes; B.A.(Calif.-LA), Ph.D.(Johns Hop.)
Erika Gisel; B.Sc.(P.T.), B.Sc.(L.S.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Sharon Wood-Dauphinee; B.Sc.(P.T.), Dip.Ed., M.Sc.A., Ph.D.(McG.)
Professors
Hugues Barbeau; B.Sc.(P.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval)
Mindy Levin; B.Sc.(P.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Annette Majnemer; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Nancy Mayo; B.Sc.(P.T.)(Qu.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Associate Professors
Joyce Fung; B.Sc.(P.T.)(Hong Kong Polytech. U.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Isabelle Gélinas; B.Sc.(O.T.)(Montr.), M.Sc.(Virg.), Ph.D.(Rehab.Sc.)(McG.)
Eva Kehayia; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(McG.)
Nicol Korner-Bitensky; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Anouk Lamontagne; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval)
Patricia McKinley; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Calif.-LA)
Bernadette Nedelec; B.Sc.(O.T.), Ph.D.(Alta.)
Laurie Snider; B.Sc.(O.T.)(McG.), M.A.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(Tor.)
Assistant Professors
Sara Ahmed; B.Sc.(P.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Dana Anaby; B.O.T.(Tel Aviv), M.Sc.(OT)(Tel Aviv), Ph.D.(Rehab Sc.)(Br. Col.)
Philippe Archambault; B.Sc.(O.T.)(McG.), M.Sc.A., Ph.D.(Montr.)
Patricia Belchior da Cunha: B.S.(Law), B.S.(O.T.)(Dom Bosco Catholic U.), Ph.D.(Flor.)
Isabelle Gagnon; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.)
Matthew Hunt; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.), M.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Barbara Mazer; B.Sc.(O.T.)(Qu.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Melissa Park, B.A.(Yale), M.A.(O.T.), Ph.D.(Occ.Sc.)(USC)
Richard Preuss; B.Sc.(P.T.), B.Sc.(L.S.), M.Sc.(Wat.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Judith Soicher; B.Sc.(P.T.), B.Sc.(L.S.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Jadranka Spahija; B.Sc.(P.T.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Faculty Lecturers
Liliane Asseraf-Pasin; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.)
Isabel Audette; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.), M.Sc.(McG)
Dana Benoit; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc., C.D.R.S.(McG.)
Nancy Forget; B.Sc.(O.T.)(McG.), M.Sc.(Montr.)
Heather Lambert; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Susanne Mak; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc.(McG.)
Isabelle Pearson; B.Sc.(P.T.), M.Sc.(McG.)
Claire Perez, B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.), B.Sc.(Bio)(McG.), M.Sc.(McG.)
Cynthia Perlman; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Ed.(McG.)
Suzanne Rouleau; B.Sc.(O.T.)(Laval), M.Sc.(Montr.)
Caroline Storr; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.B.A.(C'dia)
Aliki Thomas; B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Ed.(McG.)
Adriana Venturini; B.Sc.(P.T.), M.Sc.(McG.)
Hiba Zafran; B.Sc., B.Sc.(O.T.), M.Sc.(McG.)
Professional Associates
Fernanda Alves; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.)
Clara I. Carpintero; B.A.(O.T.), B.Sc.(O.T.)(Bogota), M.Ed.(McG.)
Ann Hetherington; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.)
Linda Labelle; B.Sc.(P.T.)(Montr.), D.A.S.(HEC)
Sylvie Laplante; B.Sc.(O.T.)(McG.)
Vassiliki Lyroudias; B.Sc.(Anat.), B.Sc.(O.T.)(McG.)
Donald Macleod; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.)
Masoud Mehrzad; B.Sc.(O.T.)(Tehran), M.H.A.(Montr.)
Anita Menon; B.Sc.(O.T.)(McG.), M.Sc.(Rehab Sc.)(McG.)
Maria Rapoport; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.)
Rochelle W. Rein; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.)
Kimberley Smalridge; B.Sc.(P.T.)(McG.), B.A.(C'dia)
Associate Members
Bruno Gagnon; M.D.,C.M.(Laval), M.Sc.(McG.)
Robert Jagoe; B.A., Ph.D.(UK)
Adjunct Member
Sharon Henry; B.S.(P.T.)(Vermont), Ph.D.(Vermont)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) (45 credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

This program has two options. In the first option, students complete 30 credits of required and complementary courses plus a 15-credit research project in their area of interest. In the second option, students complete 45 credits of required and complementary coursework. The program normally takes three to four terms when done on a full-time basis.

For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.); Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).

Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Physical Therapy (Non-Thesis) (58 credits)

The professional Master of Science, Applied, in Physical Therapy is a 58-credit degree program, which includes 1,000 hours of fieldwork education over five terms and leads to professional licensure to practise. ...

For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Physical Therapy (Non-Thesis) (58 credits).

Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Occupational Therapy (Non-Thesis) (58 credits)

The Master of Science, Applied, in Occupational Therapy is a 58-credit degree program to be completed in 1.5 graduate years over five semesters and includes a clinical practicum of 1,000 hours leading to professional licensure to practise. ...

For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Occupational Therapy (Non-Thesis) (58 credits).

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Rehabilitation Science

Graduate Certificate in Assessing Driving Capabilities (15 credits)

Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management (15 credits)

NOTE: No admissions for 2011-12. Admission will begin in January 2012. Program under review.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)
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