Program Overview

Baccalaurťat en Physiothťrapie

The Baccalaurťat en Physiothťrapie is a 90-credit program that constitutes the first component of the integrated Baccalaurťat-MaÓtrise en Physiothťrapie.

Program Description

The program offers a rigorous foundation in various health sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, etc.) and physiotherapy practice, preparing students for the professional master's program or further research studies. Through diverse pedagogical approaches, the program introduces students to evaluation and treatment methods for musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory systems, and prepares them to practice clinical activities securely, ethically, and collaboratively.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Hold a DiplŰme d'ťtudes collťgiales (DEC) or equivalent
• Have completed specific prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics
• Pass the CASPer exam
• Participate in an interview (if required)
• Meet language proficiency requirements (French)

Program Structure

The program consists of 90 credits, divided into three years:

• Year 1: 31 credits ( Bloc 70A)
• Year 2: 32 credits (Bloc 70B)
• Year 3: 27 credits (Bloc 70C)

Courses

Some of the courses included in the program are:

• Anatomie de l'appareil locomoteur (CHI 1045)
• Introduction ŗ la pratique physiothťrapique (PHT 1201)
• Mobilitť articulaire en physiothťrapie (PHT 1202)
• Fonction musculaire en physiothťrapie (PHT 1203)
• Biomťcanique et rťťducation (PHT 1303)
• Pathokinťsiologie articulaire et fonctionnelle (PHT 1309)
• Physiothťrapie musculosquelettique 1, extrťmitťs (PHT 1310)

Tuition Fees

Estimated tuition fees for the program are:

• Rťsident(e) permanent(e) du Quťbec: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadien(ne) non-rťsident(e) au Quťbec: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• …tudiant(e) international(e): $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• …tudiant(e) franÁais(e) ou belge francophone: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can work in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, CLSCs, and private clinics, or pursue further studies in research or teaching.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Neurological physiotherapy
• Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Gerontology and geriatrics
• Pain management
• Education and consultation in physiotherapy

Additional Information

The program is offered by the …cole de rťadaptation, Facultť de mťdecine, Universitť de Montrťal. The capacity for admission is limited, and selection is based on academic excellence and other criteria.