MOT Occupational Therapy at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Occupational Therapy program develops self-directed, competent, culturally safer, entry-level occupational therapists, who demonstrate cultural humility, are collaborative, relationship-focused, leaders and advocates, prepared to work in current and evolving practice environments toward the improved health and well-being of Manitoba, Canada, and the world.

Faculty: College of Rehabilitation Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Occupational Therapy curriculum uses wide-ranging teaching methods, recognizing that students have different learning styles. You can view the program structure (PDF). Large group teaching: didactic lectures, micro-teaching, workshops, sharing/talking circles, land-based teaching, storytelling

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Occupational Therapy admission requirements The master of occupational therapy is a graduate program, which means you must complete an undergraduate degree, including several required and recommended courses, before you can be considered for admission. English language proficiency: An acceptable English language proficiency test score is required, if applicable. Note that occupational therapy requires scores above the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum requirement, as follows: International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall score of 8.0 on the Academic Module. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test: A minimum total score of 100 is required, with a score of 22 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. TOEFL (iBT 2026) - A minimum total score of 5.0 is required, with a score of 4.5 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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