Admission

Meeting the admission qualifications does not guarantee admission to the M.P.T. program.

Applicants to the School of Rehabilitation Science must satisfy the following residency qualifications:

1. Applicants applying for a seat designated for an Indigenous student must be Canadian citizens.  
2. 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 deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documents is December 15.

Students must first complete the online MPT application form available on the School of Rehabilitation Science's website to ensure that they meet residency and admission requirements before applying through the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Students from any universities other than the University of Saskatchewan must arrange to have their transcripts forwarded directly to the school. Two copies of an official transcript of final marks for second term courses, which will confirm the awarding of the baccalaureate degree, must be received by May 31 in the year in which application is being made.

Any applicant who may require disability accommodations for the admissions process should be registered with Access and Equity Services and all requested accommodations must be received by the deadline for application (December 15).

Selection for admission is based upon academic assessment (i.e. admission average) and non-academic assessment (ie: CASPer®/personal statement). The minimum admission average that will be accepted is 75%. The admission average is a weighted average calculated using a minimum of 60 credit units. The most recent credit units at the time of application are used.

For the purpose of calculating the admission average, all courses in a given term will be used.  The non-academic assessment score (CASPer®/ Personal Statement) is weighted 40% and the academic assessment (admission average) is weighted 60%. The two scores (non-academic assessment and academic assessment) are added for the final admissions score.

Applicants admitted to first year of the Physical Therapy program are required to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) prior to the start of classes in August unless they have obtained such certification within the previous twelve months. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada’s Basic Life Support Health Care Providers (C) designation, or equivalent certification, is required. Students must present evidence of successful completion, and the date of certification of the C.P.R. requirements. This certification must be updated annually.

Students enrolled in the School of Rehabilitation Science must provide evidence of the required immunization status on entry into the program. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain a current immunization status according to the guidelines and requirements of the School of Rehabilitation Science.

The Master of Physical Therapy program requires that the students spend time in clinical facilities within the first week of the program. It is imperative that the immunization be up-to-date and that immunization records be filled out and submitted on the first day of classes. Students may be required to obtain additional immunizations, during the student's time in the M.P.T. program, consistent with specific requirements of individual clinical facilities and/or health regions where the student is assigned for a clinical placement. Additional vaccination requirements may include seasonal flu immunization. Students must also be Respirator Fit Mask tested while in the program.

Students are required to complete a specific police/criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to starting the program, before being accepted for clinical placements in many clinical facilities.

Additional common requirements as preparation for many clinical placements include: additional health, disability and dismemberment insurance, orientation to 'Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System', signed Worker's Compensation Board Work-based Learning Consent and Agreement forms and signed confidentiality agreements.

Education Equity Program

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 Physical Therapy (MPT) academic program maintains 8 Education Equity seats for Indigenous students. Applicants choosing to apply for the Education Equity pathway into the MPT program must indicate such on 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 | taapwaywin | 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 this program.

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

Essential Skills and Abilities Required for the Study of Physical Therapy

To be successful in this intensive program, students must be in good physical and mental health. Any applicant with concerns regarding the essential skills and abilities required should consult with the Director to discuss the physical and cognitive demands required to successfully complete the program and accommodations that are available to students with disabilities.