MPT Physical Therapy at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Physical Therapy educates reflective practitioners who are prepared to meet the challenges of client-centered, evidence-based physical therapy practice.

Faculty: College of Rehabilitation Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Applications for the Master Physical Therapy program are accepted once a year for Fall entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The MPT program consists of an integrated schedule of academic and clinical components that take place over a two year period. The Master of Physical Therapy curriculum includes a combination of seminars, lectures, clinical skills, laboratory sessions, peer teaching, case studies, tutorials, problem solving exercises, independent study, collaborative group work, and the development of a professional portfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Master of Physical Therapy is a graduate program, which means that you must complete an undergraduate degree, including several required and recommended courses, before you can be considered for admission. NOTE: Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada at the time of application An acceptable English Language Proficiency test score is required, if applicable. Please note that Physical Therapy requires scores above the FGPS minimum requirement, as follows: IELTS - A minimum overall score of 7.0 and must include all components of the test (i.e., listening, reading, writing and speaking). TOEFL (iBT) - A minimum total score of 92 is required, with no sub-score lower than 21. TOEFL (iBT 2026) - A minimum total score of 5.0 is required, with no sub-score lower than 4.5. Only the above test types will be accepted.

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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