Residency Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Occupational Therapy program must satisfy the following residency qualifications:

• Applicants applying for a seat designated for an Indigenous student must be Canadian citizens.
• Other applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants AND be residents of the Province of Saskatchewan or of the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories. The Saskatchewan residency requirement may be waived at the discretion of the School of Rehabilitation Science Admissions Committee.
• An applicant is considered a “resident” if one of the following conditions applies:
  • The applicant has established their primary place of residence in Saskatchewan or one of the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories, at least one calendar year immediately prior to September 1 in the year of proposed admission.
  • Irrespective of the current place of residence of the applicant, the applicant's family home (the home of parents, legal guardians, foster parents or spouse), is in Saskatchewan, or one of the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories.
  • The applicant is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina or other degree-granting colleges in Saskatchewan.
  • The applicant is currently serving or is a member of a family unit in which the parents, legal guardians or spouse are serving in the Armed Forces or R.C.M.P., and the family unit has been transferred to Saskatchewan or one of the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories.

Seats designated for Indigenous Applicants

The University and the School of Rehabilitation Science are committed to decolonization, Indigenization, reconciliation and equity, diversity and inclusion, and are proud to support academic opportunities for Indigenous students. We continue to grow our relationships and engaged partnerships among Indigenous community members, thought leaders, Knowledge Keepers and cultural service providers. We recognize, value and affirm our responsibility and commitment to actively engaging Indigenous learners to co-create a culture of inclusivity, respect, and social accountability in all our teaching and learning spaces. 

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program has up to 8 seats designated for Indigenous applicants. Applicants choosing to apply for these seats must indicate such in the online application and must also meet all usual entry requirements. 

Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwatwin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth Policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of acceptance for seats that are designated for Indigenous applicants. 

Please visit https://indigenous.usask.ca/indigenous-initiatives/deybwewin-taapwaywin-tapwewin.php to proceed through the verification system as soon as possible after submitting your application. If you have any questions or require additional information about deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin please contact indigenoustruthpolicy@usask.ca. 

Admission Requirements

 
Academic Requirements

• Successful completion of a four-year Undergraduate degree (120 credits), from a recognized college or university in any academic field of study.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% or higher in their most recent 60 credits.
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. Acceptable test scores are as follows:
  • TOEFL: a minimum of 22 in out of 30 in each component with a combined minimum total score of 100
  • IELTS: a minimum score of 7.5 out of 9 in each area and overall
• Successful completion of the required pre-requisite courses with an academic average 70% or higher in each pre-requisite course (or approved alternate courses from an accredited post-secondary institution*) and an overall average of 75% among all pre-requisite courses:
  
  • Indigenous Studies – 3 credit units (e.g.: courses included in the College of Arts and Science Indigenous Learning Requirement, KIN 306.3, EFDT 265.3, ECUR 265.3, OR equivalent)
  • Basic Human Anatomy or Neuroanatomy– 3 credit units (eg: CPPS 310.3, CPPS 221.3, PSY 242.3, PSY 246.3 or equivalent)
  • Behavioural Science – 3 credits (any course at any level from an accredited post-secondary institution in Psychology or Sociology)
  • Statistics – 3 credit units (eg: STAT 245.3, STAT 246.3, PLSC 214.3 or equivalent)
  • Additional courses that are highly recommended, but not required:  any course at any level in sociology, social science, neuroscience, research design, physiology, neuroanatomy, women and gender studies.

*Applicants should check the list of Approved Prerequisite Courses for the MOT available on the School of Rehabilitation Science's website. If course equivalencies are not listed, applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent pre-requisite courses from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application. For further information, applicants should consult the School of Rehabilitation Science. Only written/email responses to enquiries will be accepted as evidence of the official advice given by the School of Rehabilitation Science. 

Non-Academic Requirements

• Completion of the situational judgement test, Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer® Online)
• Completion of a written submission – a maximum of 300 words (based on a question prompt unique to each year provided to each applicant by the SRS Admissions Committee).