Physiotherapy (MSc)
Gain the professional education you need to pursue licensure as a physiotherapist.Ìý
Why choose this program?
Start your journey toward a career in physiotherapy with theÌýMaster of Science in PhysiotherapyÌýat AV¾ãÀÖ²¿. This entry-to-practice program prepares you to become a licensed physiotherapist, equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems.
Through a focus on human movement and function in both health and disease, you’ll develop the skills to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life—building a rewarding career in a dynamic, patient-centered profession.
Gain the professional education you need to pursue licensure as a physiotherapist. This programÌýis designed to meet current registration requirements at the time of graduation, preparing you for entry into the profession.
As regulations can vary by province, you’re encouraged to confirm specific licensure requirements with the appropriate regulatory body. Overall, the program provides the essential training and qualifications to launch your career in physiotherapy.
Careers
Graduates have gone on to careers in medicine, health, science, orthopedics, pelvic and reproductive health, pediatrics, sports physiotherapy, and health promotion.
Explore a wide range of career opportunities in physiotherapy, whether working independently or as part of aÌýmultidisciplinary healthcare teamÌýacross diverse clinical and community settings.
Program options
Professional: This course-based master’s program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.
Clinical practice
ThirtyÌýweeksÌýofÌýclinical placements provide 1,100+ hours of clinical experience across Atlantic Canada. You should be prepared to travel to facilitate your clinical work.
All graduate programs at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
The next deadline to apply for this program is January 31 for a September start.
International applicants are not eligible due to residency requirements.
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
- Four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
- Coursework in the following prerequisites:
- Human physiology (6 CH)
- Human anatomy (3 CH)
- Statistics (3 CH)
- Life sciences (3 CH)
- Languages/humanities/social sciences (6 CH, incl. 3 CH psychology)Ìý
- MinimumÌýGPA is 3.3 (B+) in the last 60 credit hours
Applicants must meet AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s English languageÌýproficiencyÌýrequirements where applicable.
For more information about other English language proficiency tests, please visit the  Faculty of Graduate Studies English language proficiency requirements.
Financial information
Questions about tuition and fees? Contact Student Accounts.
Email student.accounts@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3998.
