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Master of Physiotherapy

University of Ottawa

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 2 years
  • French
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Ottawa campus

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Physiotherapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
  • Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Physiotherapist in hospitals
  • Gyms and GP surgeries
  • Further study (Master's
  • PhD)
  • Research
  • Education
  • Leadership

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: MSK anatomy and physiology
  • Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
  • Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology
  • Neurological anatomy and physiology. Final-year core: Physiotherapy Across the Life Course
  • Clinical reasoning in Physiotherapy
  • Innovation
  • Leadership and preparation for working life.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor's degree (four years) or equivalent with a 70% (B) average on the last 20 courses
  • some programmes require more or a thesis supervisor
  • English test unless exempt (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 84 for tests before 21 January 2026 and 86 after
  • PTE 60
  • Cambridge 170
  • CAEL 70) or French test (DALF C1/C2
  • TCF B2
  • TEF Canada B2).

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree (four years) or equivalent; country-specific minimum averages at https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/international-equivalencies ; some programmes need a thesis supervisor, documents or tests

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline in the admission program requirements tool. Thesis and research-paper options need a thesis supervisor. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the non-refundable application fee (125 CAD). Log in to uoZone
  2. check your Admission file and upload transcripts and language test results unless exempt. Receive your offer. Master's applicants are exempt from the admission deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,585 - $72,095 CAD
Application fee$290 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusOttawa
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageFrench
Credit value63
Study pace_
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteThe catalogue page points graduate students to the 'Awards and financial support' section.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.