Physical Therapy

M.Sc.PT

Our goal is to ensure you develop the essential competencies to enter clinical practice as a physical therapist and the abilities to provide leadership in our changing health care environment.

Our mission is to develop physical therapy professionals who are capable clinical practitioners, critical thinkers, educators, administrators, consultants and advocates. With critical enquiry and evidence-based practice as the foundation, our program promotes the acquisition of advanced academic knowledge, skills and behaviours that are essential for a primary health care provider in a complex and continually evolving health care environment.

As a member of our program, you will have access to dynamic networks and diverse and exciting placements, including overseas opportunities.

Upon graduation, you will become eligible to take the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Examination. Following successful completion, you are eligible to become registered with any of the provincial or territorial regulatory bodies for physiotherapy.

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"I feel very fortunate that I had the chance to spend my education with both staff and students of the Queen’s rehab program. Not only were the classes full of opportunities to explore clinically and interact with the Kingston community, but we had many other venues for learning; from the Rehab Society events and fairs, to conferences, to interprofessional committees, to additional courses offered in exercise techniques, splinting, MacKenzie method, etc. organized by our colleagues. I doubt that there are any individuals in our program that have not been instilled with a passion for life-long learning in our field. I know that I now enjoy seeing the “other side” as a lab assistant and occasional lecturer, and look forward to continuing my relationship with this wonderful institution. "

Degrees Offered / Length of Program

Method of Completion

Course work and practicum.

Travel Opportunities

Our students have opportunities to apply for clinical placements throughout Canada and overseas.

Faculty - Physical Therapy Program

Contacting supervisors in advance is not required.

• Dr. Alice Aiken
• Prof. Randy Booth
• Dr. Elsie Culham
• Dr. Nandini Deshpande
• Prof. Diana Hopkins-Rosseel
• Dr. Cheryl King-VanVlack
• Dr. Linda McLean
• Ms. Paula Mooney
• Dr. Kathleen Norman
• Dr. Lucie Pelland
• Dr. Trisha Parsons

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from our programs have found work in: hospital, rehabilitation and outpatient clinics; private practices; community care agencies; children’s treatment centres and school health programs; and sports physiotherapy clinics.

Funding Information

Unfortunately, the School of Graduate Studies does not make internal scholarship funding available to students in professional programs. Although you are not technically eligible to apply for bursary assistance until you become a registered student at Queen’s University, you may be eligible for bursary assistance through student awards, including the OGS bursaries and the Queen’s General bursary.

Academic Prerequisites

A 4-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum second-class standing from a recognized university including:

• At least one course in introductory psychology (minimum 1.0) and one course in statistics (minimum 0.5)
• Undergraduate courses with substantive content in human anatomy (minimum 0.5) and physiology (minimum 0.5). One full credit in human anatomy is recommended.

Other Requirements

• Queen’s Physical Therapy Personal Submission Form questions
• Two Confidential Reference Forms (downloadable from ORPAS website)
• Documented evidence (through volunteer work, community service or personal experience) of strong interest in the profession of physical therapy, knowledge of the profession and desire to work with people of all ages

Citizenship

• Admission is restricted to candidates who are Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents (landed immigrants) prior to the closing date for receipt of applications

Test Requirements

For students who have lived in an English speaking country for less than three years, you must have one of:

• TOEFL Minimum scores required: Internet-based test (iBT) 94 with scores in the following ranges: reading – high (22–30); listening – high (22–30); speaking – good (26–30); writing – good (24–30)
• MELAB with a minimum score of 80
• IELTS with a minimum score of 8

Program Profiles

• Kelli Chamberlain - pursuing her career and giving back to her sport
• Erin Thompson (alumnist) - knew she wanted to do physiotherapy.

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