The Master of
Physical Therapy
Program
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
Overview
Introductions
Physical Therapy
The MPT
The Student Experience
The Admission Requirements
The Admissions Process
Physiotherapy = Physical Therapy
The fifth largest group of health professionals in Canada
Primary care
practitioners who
analyze, diagnose, treat, and educate their clients to improve health
Physical Therapy is Grounded in
Movement Science
Physical Therapists focus on disorders of movement and function
Principles of care:
Collaborative (patient,
other team members)
Evidence based (research)
Physical Therapists provide health services:
Physical Therapists provide health services:
… For numerous conditions … in a
variety of settings
Objective of the Master of Physical
Therapy
To provide the graduate
with entry level
requirements to practice
Physical Therapy
Initial work expectations
of graduates will continue
to be the provision of
Job prospects are good!
3 months prior to graduation many
students in the graduating class
already have job offers!
Program Overview
Science
foundations
Lecture and Lab
Case Integration
30 weeks of
Ten Modules:
2 yrs + 6 wks of full time study
Begin Aug 17,
Student conference
IPASS
Student run clinic
SWITCH (Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health)
Bachelor’s Degree
Must hold a 4-year
baccalaureate degree
(any discipline) from a
college or university
of acceptable
Prerequisite Classes
U of S
U of R
Human Anatomy ACB 310.3 or ACB 221.3 KIN 260 (formerly KHS 168) Human Physiology PHPY 302.3 and one of (PHPY 301.3, 303.3, or HSC 350.3) or PHSI 208.6 Both of: KIN 267 and 268*Applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application.
Prerequisite Classes
U of S
U of R
Statistics Either of:
- Stats 245.3 - PLSC 214.3 (formerly PLSC 314.3) Both of: - STAT 100 and 200 or: - STAT 160
*Applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application.
For more approved pre-requisites,
Residency Requirements
An applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident AND be a resident of the
Province of Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories.
Refer to the link on the website for details at
www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/admission/ residency-requirements.html
How do I know if I have what it
takes?
Read: “Essential Skills and Attributes”
document
Aptitude and Attitude
Information gathering/sensory skills
Communication skills Critical thinking skills
Psychomotor/physical skills Emotional health
If concerns, discuss with the Director of the
Program
Education Equity Program
for Aboriginal Students
Six positions for admission to the School of PT
will be designated for Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) who meet the admission requirements.
Super Saturday at the U of S
teaches children
about the profession of physical therapy.
Selection Process used for
Admission
The Overall Admission Score is calculated
using
the Admission Average (weighted at 60%), and
the score from a structured interview (weighted at 40%)
Admission Average
Minimum Admission Average = 70%
Calculated using at least 60 credit units
Most recent credit units at the time of
applying (December 15, 2015).
For the purpose of calculating the
Admission Average, terms are not
divided – even if only one course is
needed to reach 60 credit units, all the
courses in that term are taken.
Multi Mini Interview
Includes evaluation of
critical thinking
ethical decision making
communication and
other personal characteristics
important for success in health
sciences
Approximately 80 minutes
Disability Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities should:
Review the Disability Accommodations Policy and the Essential Skills document
Review the information regarding the Multi Mini Interview (MMI)
Discuss their situation with Disability Services for Students (DSS) and/or the Director of the School of PT
Must be registered with DSS at time of
application to qualify for accommodations
Selection of Applicants
Meeting the admission requirements does not
guarantee admission to the program
Characteristics of successful
applicants (n = 40)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
*As of April 1Applicants (n)
126
132
111
134
131
Minimum
Admission
Average
79
77
77
83
85
Males
27% 33% 27% 50% 28%
Important Dates
Deadline for applications
December 15, 2015
Admission Interviews
Saturday, March 12, 2016
No alternate dates!
All degree requirements must by
completed by APRIL 30
More Important Dates
When will I know?
Unofficial ~ By early April
Official CGSR offer – by the end of May
Application Process
(2 parts)
College of Graduate Studies and Research Online Application Online School of Physical Therapy application
Other Requirements
Updated C.P.R. certification equivalent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Providers (C) including the application of an external defibrillator device (AED).
Completed U of S Student Health Centre Immunization Record.
Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Money Matters
Expenses Based on 2014/15
Tuition: $17,706 for the full program
Miscellaneous Student Fees: ~ $650
(Health/Dental Plan and Transit Fee extra)
Supplies ~ $225
+ Books
Saskatchewan Health Bursaries
Modest scholarship program
Is Physical Therapy the Career for
You?
1.
Reading
2.
Volunteering
3.
Contact Professional Associations…
4.Physical therapist or facility in your
community
5.
