Program Overview

Occupational Therapy (M.Sc.A.OT.) - Non-Thesis

Program Description

The Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.OT.) in Occupational Therapy (Non-Thesis) offered by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a course-based program that emphasizes career-focused and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, problem identification, and clinical reasoning to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).

There are two ways to enter this program: applicants can enter after completing their Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (OT) at McGill University or via the Qualifying Year process if they have an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than OT.

Unique Program Features

• Coursework focuses on client-centered and evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, ethics, and professionalism. Learning activities train students (i.e., future Occupational Therapists) to be humanistic, ethical, knowledgeable, and competent with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• The program is completed in 1.5 years, or five semesters, and includes a clinical practicum of 1,000 hours leading to professional licensure to practice;
• The Master’s project (final semester) is designed to develop research and scholarly skills;
• The School is internationally recognized for the excellence of its contribution to research in rehabilitation.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents.

Available Intakes

• Summer

Application Deadlines

Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
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FALL | N/A | N/A | N/A
WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A
SUMMER | May 15 | January 15 | February 15