The Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) program at the University of Alberta is a Professional Program designed to address practice and theoretical issues within a broad range of settings. Upon completion of their degree, students will be able to evaluate programs, participate in research, and critically appraise current assessment and intervention options. Graduates qualify to practice as Occupational Therapists in Canada after writing the national CAOT examination and registering with their appropriate provincial college. Graduates also qualify to write certification examinations in other countries. The program is a year-round, 26 month, full-time program involving coursework, a wide range of course-related activities* and four 6-7-week fieldwork placements. Please refer to Clinical Education section for more information. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 78 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year baccalaureate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.