MSc (OT) Occupational Therapy at Western University

Entry requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college. Applicants in the final year of their bachelor's degree must provide proof of degree completion (i.e., degree conferral) by. June 30th, 2026. to maintain their spot in the program. Applicants whose bachelor's degree was completed at an institution outside of Canada, must submit their transcripts for equivalency. Students with a sub-GPA of 3.4 (as calculated by ORPAS), or better, are eligible to apply. Applicants must have successfully studied for at least 2 years, with 2 terms on a full-time basis during their university-level studies. For admission purposes, we consider full-time studies to be 4 -5 half courses per semester (equivalent to a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester). Applicants whose most recent 20 half credits do not reflect full-time studies are strongly encouraged to submit a Special Consideration request to explain their situation to the MScOT Admission Committee.. Applicants should read and understand the. Essential Skills and Attributes Required for the Study of Occupational Therapy. for skills and abilities expected of candidates in occupational therapy entry-to-practice programs. All applicants are required to complete a Casper test. *Please note: A designated number of spots in the program are held for Indigenous applicants (minimum five per year) and international applicants (minim