Physical Therapy - Master [2 Years]
$22,372 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Physical Therapy

  • The University of Alberta offers an MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering Science for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The MSc in Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta is one of 15 physical therapy programs in Canada (10 English, 5 French).
  • The various degree offered by the department are:
    • Master of Science (MSc)
    • Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy (MSc/PhD)
    • MBA-MSc (Course-based)
  • This program graduates are prepared to meet the current and future challenges of client-centered, evidence-informed, interprofessional practice.
  • It also provides the highest quality Physical Therapy education at all levels.
  • The objective of the program is to provide students with physical therapy skills that meet the workplace demands of diverse and changing healthcare environments.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Cardiac Rehabilitation
    • Critical Care 
    • Musculoskeletal 
    • Neurology and Oncology 
    • Occupational Rehabilitation
    • Pediatrics and Spinal Disorders
  • The Master of Science in Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta is accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). 
  • The Department of Physical Therapy has consistently been recognized for professional, scholarly, and academic excellence, and has established a reputation as one of the premier Physical Therapy programs in North America.
  • Job opportunities for MSc in Physical Therapy are Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist, etc and the average salary goes up to 41,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $22372 $22372
Total Fees $22372 $22372

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year undergraduate degree or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.
  • The cumulative weighted average GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] is required.
  • Students have to complete some of the following pre-requisite courses: English, Statistics, Psychology, Humanities/Social Science, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Human Movement.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
  • Students in CBSE or CISCE schools need to present a 75%+ score on their final Class XII exams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.