Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Montreal offers a qualification program in occupational therapy for individuals who have completed their university studies outside of Canada and wish to practice as occupational therapists in Quebec.

Program Details

• Program Name: Programme de qualification en ergothťrapie
• Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
• Duration: 4 trimesters (full-time)
• Credits: 54 credits
• Language: French
• Campus: Montreal

Admission Requirements

• Diploma: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Language Proficiency: French language proficiency (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Prescription from the Order of Occupational Therapists of Quebec: Required for admission
• Other Requirements: May include additional courses or activities as recommended by the admission committee

Tuition Fees

• Resident of Quebec: $2,183.05 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)
• Canadian non-resident of Quebec: $5,393.20 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)
• International Student: $11,998.60 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)

Research Areas

The program focuses on occupational therapy, with research areas including:

• Occupational Therapy: Theory, practice, and research in occupational therapy
• Health Sciences: Interdisciplinary approaches to health and wellness
• Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation sciences and practices

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as occupational therapists in various settings, including:

• Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers
• Education: Schools and universities
• Community: Community organizations and private practice

Additional Information

• Capacity: Limited to 9 places
• Scolaritť: Minimum of 4 trimesters (full-time)
• Suspension and Prolongation: Possible under certain conditions
• Financial Aid: Available through various programs and scholarships