Physical Therapy is a dynamic, challenging and ever-changing profession. Physical Therapists provide valuable health care for people of all ages. They work within a broad range of practice settings, including community health centres, hospitals, schools, private homes, special care centres and private practice. Physical Therapists are also engaged in research, conducting studies on specific conditions, as well as the effectiveness of physiotherapy.
Physical Therapy is a health profession dedicated to improving and maintaining physical mobility, independance, health and well-being.
Physical Therapists are primary health care professionals who work independantly or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The terms "Physical Therapist" and "Physiotherapist" mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
Physical Therapists assess levels of mobility, strength, endurance and other physical abilities to determine the impact of illness or injury on physical function, whether at work, rest or play.
They diagnose the condition and develop a treatment plan to restore movement and reduce pain or limitations to mobility.
Physical Therapists also advise people on how to manage their condition independantly and help them prevent avoidable reoccurances or complications.
A Physical Therapy degree from the U of S provides many advantages:
A degree in Physical Therapy offers countless opportunities for employment in the public and private sector.
Physical Therapists work in a variety of practice settings:
Physical Therapists have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest:
A career in Physical Therapy may be exactly what you are looking for if you have:
The School of Physical Therapy is an academic unit within the College of Medicine which works closely with health science colleges on campus.
Since its inception in 1965, faculty and staff have united in the commitment to produce competent and caring evidence-based Physical Therapists. The program is noted for providing students with a strong foundation in the core clinical sciences: cardiorespiratory, neurosciences and musculoskeletal physical therapy.
Our entry-level degree program in Physical Therapy has bee acclaimed nationally for leadership in clinical education experiences in primary health. Recently, the School of Physical Therapy has added an emphasis on interprofessional education, aboriginal health and self-directed learning.
The school of Physical Therapy is entering a particularly exciting phase in its development. The school has been successful in attracting new teacher-scholars to the faculty and clinical research activity at the school is steadily expanding.
The school is currently housed in St. Andrew's College, but in the very near future will become part of the interdisciplinary health sciences team in the new state-of-the-art Academic Health Sciences Building.
The national educational requirement to practice physiotherapy in Canada is a professional Master's degree.
The M.P.T. program at the University of Saskatchewan is a 2 year and 6 week program consisting of ten modules of varying lengths. The M.P.T. program provides opportunities for each student to participate in a major project, clinical education, discovery time, case integration courses and integrated evaluation.
The curriculum is based on several curricular themes (e.g., critical thinking), objectives and outcomes (e.g., primary health care practitioner). These themes and objectives are the foundation of the M.P.T. curriculum and are interwoven throughout the program. The ultimate outcome of the M.P.T. program is a Physical Therapist who is prepared to provide high quality Physical Therapy care in a wide range of settings.
Physical Therapy faculty at the University of Saskatchewan participate in the M.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Science program. The M.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Sciences is a thesis-based graduate program.
In addition to completion of a research project, these programs offer relevant, centrally managed, mandatory courses that provide research skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for any life science or health science graduate.
Students of the School of Physical Therapy are a close knit group with a strong student society. The Physical Therapy Student Society, the students' social nucleus, hosts a number of social activities and encourages student participation in university and community events.
The School of Physical Therapy Education Equity Program encourages Aboriginal students to enroll in the M.P.T. program. Each year, five first-year positions in the M.P.T. program are designated for applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
Applicants to the Master’s of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.) program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (in any discipline) from a college or university of acceptable standing, meet the School of Physical Therapy residency requirements, as well as have completed the following prerequisite courses or equivalent:
A minimum 70% average is required in the most recent 60 credit units of undergraduate studies, but as admission is competitive, this does not guarantee admission. Accepted applicants generally have a minimum average of 78% in the most recent minimum 60 credit units of undergraduate study. Qualified applicants will participate in an interview.
For the most complete and up-to-date admission information, visit our calendar listing.
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
| Year | Quota | Applicants | Academic Averages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40 35 (SK) 5 (equity) |
113 | 75% to 90% |
| 2009 | 40 35 (SK) 5 (equity) |
107 | 76% to 89% |
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