UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWANSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. www.usask.ca
Introductions
Physical Therapy
The MPT program
The Student Experience
The Admission Requirements
The Admissions Process
The fifth largest group
of health professionals
in Canada
Primary care
practitioners who
analyze, diagnose,
treat, and educate
their clients to
improve health
Value of physio video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQ
Physical Therapists focus on disorders
of movement and function
Principles of care:
◦ Collaborative (patient, other team
members)
◦ Evidence based (research)
◦ Reasoned (life sciences)
Physical Therapists provide health services:
. . . across the lifespan
… For numerous conditions … in a
variety of settings
◦ To provide the graduate with entry level requirements to practice Physical Therapy
◦ Initial work expectations of graduates will continue to be the provision of direct client care
Job prospects are good!
3 months prior to graduation many students in the graduating class already have job offers!
◦ Science foundations
◦ Lecture and Lab
◦Case Integration
◦ 30 weeks of Clinical Practice
Ten Modules:2 yrs + 6 wks of full time study
Begin
mid
August
End
late
Sept
Fun and Fundraising
Social Events
Student conference◦ IPASS
Student run clinic◦ SWITCH (Student Wellness
Initiative Toward Community Health)
Interprofessional Education
Must hold a 4-year
baccalaureate
degree (any
discipline) from a
college or university
of acceptable
standing
U of S U of R
Human
Anatomy
ACB 310.3 or
ACB 221.3
KIN 260
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.
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,
please see the SRS website.
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
http://medicine.usask.ca/admission-to-the-mpt-program/how-to-apply.php
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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
Six positions for admission to the School of
Rehabilitation Science will be designated for
Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations,
Metis, Inuit) who meet the admission
requirements.
The Overall Admission Score is calculated using
◦ the Admission Average (weighted at 60%), and
◦ the score from a structured interview (weighted at 40%)
Minimum Admission Average = 70%
◦ Calculated using at least 60 credit units.
◦ Most recent credit units at the time of applying (December 15, 2019).
◦ 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.
Includes evaluation of ◦ critical thinking
◦ ethical decision making
◦ communication and
◦ other personal characteristics important for success in health sciences
Approximately 80 minutes
(7 or 8 stations of 10 minutes each)
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 Access and Equity Services (AES) and/or the Director of the School of Rehabilitation Science
Must be registered with AES at time of application to qualify for accommodations
Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program
40 students will be accepted to the program!
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Applicants
(n)
131 160 168 195 164
Minimum
Admission
Average (General Pool)
79 81 82 82 80
Mean
Admission
Average84 85 86 86 87
Deadline for applications
◦ December 15, 2019
Admission Interviews
◦ Saturday, March 14, 2020
◦ Sunday, March 15, 2020
◦ No alternate dates!
All degree requirements must by completed by APRIL 30
When will I know?
◦ Unofficial - by early April
◦ Official College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offer – by the end of May
College of
Graduate &
Postdoctoral
Studies
Online
Application –
Online
MPT
Supplemental
application
form
• Check the Website for details.
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.
Prior to the first day of class in August:
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Expenses Based on 2018/20 academic year◦ Tuition: $20,521.00 for the full program
◦ Graduate Student Fees: ~ $1,070 (incl. Health/Dental, Transit, Student Wellness)
◦ Supplies ~ $225
◦ + Books
Modest scholarship program◦ Two entrance scholarships: $1000
1. Reading
2. Volunteering
3. Contact Professional Association… http://saskphysio.org
4. Physical therapist or facility in your community
5. Current students enrolled in the Master of Physical Therapy Program
6. School of Physical Therapy
Visit our Website for the most
up-to-date information at:
http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt
http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt