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Directors |
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Director and Associate Dean – Laurie Snider Email: admincoord.spot [at] mcgill.ca |
Associate Director – Judith Soicher Email: admincoord.spot [at] mcgill.ca |
Director's Academic Associate – Sarah C. Marshall Email: sarah.marshall [at] mcgill.ca |
Program Director , Physical Therapy – Liliane Asseraf-Pasin Email: profmasters.spot [at] mcgill.ca |
Associate Program Director, Physical Therapy – Richard Preuss Email: profmasters.spot [at] mcgill.ca |
Program Director, Occupational Therapy – Sara Saunders Email: profmasters.spot [at] mcgill.ca |
Associate Program Director, Occupational Therapy – Susanne Mak Email: profmasters.spot [at] mcgill.ca |
Graduate Programs Director – Isabelle Gélinas Email: graduate.rehabilitation [at] mcgill.ca |
Graduate Programs Associate Director – Anouk Lamontagne Email: graduate.rehabilitation [at] mcgill.ca |
As part of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, we are proud of the outstanding academic environment we offer to our students. The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy is situated on Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Downtown Campus in the beautiful city of Montreal, Quebec.
The School offers master's and doctorate programs in three areas:
Two graduate certificate programs are also offered in Driving Rehabilitation and Chronic Pain Management.
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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. 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) |
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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.PT.) Physical Therapy (Non-Thesis) (63 credits) |
The Master of Science, Applied, in Physical Therapy program is to be completed in 1.5 graduate years over five semesters, and includes four clinical practica of 1,050 hours in total, leading to professional licensure to practice. 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 and 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. Entry to the Master of Science, Applied, in Physical Therapy is limited to internal candidates coming from the Bachelor of Rehabilitation Science (PT) and the Qualifying Year to the M.Sc.A. (PT). |
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.OT.) Occupational Therapy (Non-Thesis) (63 credits) |
The Master of Science, Applied, in Occupational Therapy program is to be completed in 1.5 years of graduate study over five semesters and includes a clinical practicum of 1,000 hours leading to professional licensure to practice. 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. Entry to the Master of Science, Applied, in Occupational Therapy is limited to internal candidates coming from the Bachelor of Rehabilitation Science (OT) and the Qualifying Year to the M.Sc.A. (OT). |
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 (Gr. Cert.) Driving Rehabilitation (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 (Gr. Cert.) Chronic Pain Management (15 credits) |
The 15-credit postgraduate certificate program aims to train healthcare professionals on the most recent and relevant approaches and technologies for the care and management of chronic pain with an interdisciplinary perspective. The program comprises four core courses offered online and one elective course, which can be online or a directed practicum. |
Clinical hours necessary to obtain membership in both the national associations and provincial licensing bodies for each profession are included within the professional master's programs (M.Sc.A. Occupational Therapy and M.Sc.A. Physical Therapy). This standard is compatible with the licensing requirements in other provinces where legislation is in force.
Working knowledge of both English and French is essential for students who will be working in clinical affiliations throughout the province of Quebec. French is the official language in Quebec and thus health and social services administered by the Ministry of Health are bound by the Charter of the French Language. This means that all health and social service institutions operate in French. Certain institutions have a bilingual mandate for patient care, but team meetings and dealings with third party agencies operate in French only. Some of the clinical communication competencies you will exercise during your studies include: listening to a client or their family describe the reason for consulting, asking questions to learn more, explaining a condition in formal and informal terms, and communicating with other healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists. This could be in-person, on the phone, or with written documentation.
As such, all applicants should be aware that any clinical placements in the province of Quebec require the ability to communicate (written and oral) in French. Refer to the details for the admission requirements of proof of French proficiency in the Qualifying Year Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Guides.
Students must therefore possess the recommended minimum level of oral and written French, as outlined in the admission guides, prior to the start of clinical practica. Students who do not speak French will have limited clinical placement opportunities. This may result in delayed graduation from the program.
Valid CPR/AED Level (Health Care Provider) certification or equivalent is required prior to going into any of the clinical affiliation placements and must be maintained throughout the professional master’s program.
Vaccinations
Prior to starting their first clinical course, students registered in a health care program will need to ensure that they have completed all required series of immunizations prior to being placed in a clinical setting. We recommend starting the process as soon as possible as some vaccines may require you to follow immunization schedules that last several months. Students must upload their immunization file to the Wellness portal in September of their U3 or Qualifying Year. Once their file is reviewed by the Wellness Hub, it can take several months for students to complete missing vaccinations. All vaccination requirements must be complete by March 1 of the U3 or Qualifying Year in preparation for the M1 Summer term of two clinical courses.
For complete details, consult the Student Wellness Hub. Please also refer to the Vaccination/Immunization Requirements for Health Sciences Programs in the Undergraduate eCalendar's section Health Sciences Student Services and Regulations.
Language Requirements
Applicants to a 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.:
M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Thesis)
If a graduate student accepted into the Master of Science 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 PhD program.
M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis)
1 to 4as above; plus two years of clinical experience is recommended.
M.Sc., Applied, in Occupational Therapy or the M.Sc., Applied, in Physical Therapy
Entry to professional practice in Occupational Therapy requires the completion of a Master of Science, Applied, degree in Occupational Therapy (M.Sc.A.OT.). The MSc(A) OT program is only open to applicants who have completed Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's B.Sc.Rehab.Sc. majoring in Occupational Therapy or Qualifying Year to the MSc(A) OT.
Entry to professional practice in Physical Therapy requires the completion of a Master of Science, Applied, degree in Physical Therapy (M.Sc.A.PT.). The MSc(A) PT program is only open to applicants who have completed Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's B.Sc. Rehab.Sc. majoring in Physical Therapy or the Qualifying Year to the MSc(A) PT program.
Entry to both the MSc(A) OT and MSc(A) PT programs requires applicants to have a minimum cGPA of 3.0 in the related B.Sc. or Qualifying Year program. Even if the cGPA requirement is met, the Promotions and Review Committee for the program may recommend that an applicant not be admitted to the Master's program if, during the Bachelor's program or Qualifying Year, that individual has (i) documented performance deficiencies (e.g., academic integrity and professional behaviour) and/or (ii) shown insufficient progression toward the program's Essential Skills and Attributes.
Students from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº or elsewhere who do not hold the degree in Bachelor of Science (Rehabilitation Science) – Major in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy must apply to the Master's program via a graduate Qualifying Year, or have the option to first apply to the Bachelor of Science (Rehabilitation Science) – Major in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy and proceed to the Master of Science, Applied, degree in the same discipline.
Qualifying Year:
Students admitted to a Qualifying program are known as Qualifying Students for a Master’s. They must meet the application and admission requirements indicated by the chosen graduate department and the Graduate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Unit of Enrolment Services. The courses taken during a Qualifying Year will not be credited towards a degree program. Students are registered in graduate studies but have not yet been admitted to a degree program. These students take a full load (12 credits minimum) per semester of undergraduate courses as specified by the department. Only one Qualifying Year is permitted.
Qualifying Year for Entry into MSc(A) OT
Further information regarding the Qualifying Year is available at mcgill.ca/spot/programs/admissions-0/professional-programs.
Qualifying Year for Entry into MSc(A) PT
Further information regarding the Qualifying year is available at mcgill.ca/spot/programs/admissions-0/professional-programs.
Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science
Graduate Certificate in Driving Rehabilitation
Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management
Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Faculty profiles are available at mcgill.ca/spot/people.
Emeritus Professors |
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Robert Dykes; Erika Gisel; Sharon Wood-Dauphinee. |
Professors |
Philippe Archambault; Mindy Levin; Annette Majnemer; Nancy Mayo; Bernadette Nedelec. |
Associate Professors |
Sara Ahmed; Dana Anaby; Patricia Belchior da Cunha; Marie-Hélène Boudrias; Marie Brossard-Racine; André Bussières; Joyce Fung; Isabelle Gagnon; Isabelle Gélinas; Matthew Hunt; Tania Janaudis-Ferreira; Eva Kehayia; Anouk Lamontagne; Raphael Lencucha; Melissa Park; Shawn Robbins; Marc Roig Pull; Laurence Roy; Keiko Shikako-Thomas; Laurie Snider; Jadranka Spahija; Aliki Thomas; Timothy Wideman. |
Assistant Professors |
Mariana-Bertagnolli; Stefanie Blain-Moraes. |
Associate Professors (Professional) |
Barbara Mazer; Richard Preuss; Caroline Storr. |
Assistant Professors (Professional) |
Marie-Eve Bolduc; Madeleine Bonnard; Noémi Dahan-Oliel; Heather Lambert; Susanne Mak; Anita Menon; Cynthia Perlman; Claire Perez; Suzanne Rouleau; Barbara Shankland; Sara Saunders; Judith Soicher; Adriana Venturini; Hiba Zafran. |
Faculty Lecturers |
Liliane Asseraf-Pasin; Dana Benoit; Marie-Christine Beshay; Claudia Brown; Karen Falcicchio; Crystal Garnett; Ana Maria Moga; Sarah Marshall; Daniel Nguyen; Isabelle Pearson; Frangiska Xenopoulos. |
Academic Associate |
Monica Slanik |
Adjunct Professors and Associate Members |
Nancy Alarie; Julie Côté; Mayada Elsabbagh; Sharon Henry; Michael Sullivan; Walter Wittich. |
The M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science; Thesis program focuses on interdisciplinary research related to health and rehabilitation. The program provides training in the use of methodologies for knowledge synthesis and for designing and conducting research studies in rehabilitation. A major component of the program is the development and implementation of an...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Rehabilitation Science (Thesis) (45 credits).
The M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science; Non-Thesis program focuses on evidence-based practice in rehabilitation science. The program provides exposure to methodologies for knowledge synthesis and for designing a research study in rehabilitation, and practical experience by participating in a directed project.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Rehabilitation Science (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).
The Master of Science, Applied, in Physical Therapy is a 62-credit program to be completed in 1.5 graduate years over five semesters, and includes four clinical practica of 1,050 hours in total, leading to professional licensure to practice. The educational approach is consistent with adult learning, self-directed learning, reflective clinical practice, and inter...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.PT.) Physical Therapy (Non-Thesis) (63 credits).
The Master of Science(Applied) in Occupational Therapy; Non-Thesis is a professional program that may lead to eligibility for licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist. It is a 63-credit degree program that includes 1000 hours of fieldwork education over five semesters. The educational approach is consistent with adult learning and reflective clinical...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.OT.) Occupational Therapy (Non-Thesis) (63 credits).
The Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science provides training and intensive experience in clinical research related to health and rehabilitation by asking the right questions through research design, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results. The program includes a comprehensive exam, research proposal, thesis and an oral defense.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Rehabilitation Science.
For more information about online graduate certificates, including up-to-date information on course details and current professors contributing to the courses, see the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Physical and Occupational Therapy website at http://www.mcgill.ca/spot/programs/online-graduate-certificates/driving-certificate.
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Driving Rehabilitation (15 credits).
For more information about online graduate certificates including up-to-date information on course details and current professors contributing to the courses, see the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº School of Physical and Occupational Therapy website at http://www.mcgill.ca/spot/programs/online-graduate-certificates/chronic-pain-management. ...
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Chronic Pain Management (15 credits).