
Our goal
The MOT graduate has knowledge related to the theories, concepts, and principles of occupation, occupational engagement, occupational justice, and occupational therapy.
The MOT graduate employs a client-centred, culturally safe approach and understands the importance and consequences of the interactions between people or collectives, their environment(s), and their occupations.
Promote lifelong learning
The MOT graduate is a self-directed, lifelong learner, who demonstrates reflecting, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies.
Address complex and changing environments
The MOT graduate demonstrates leadership and advocacy skills and is capable of addressing complex and changing needs across various systems: social services, education, employment, justice, and health.
The MOT graduate has an awareness of human rights issues locally and globally, recognizes and respects diversity, and works to facilitate an inclusive and equitable society.
Learn how to manage your practice
The MOT graduate takes responsibility for managing their practice effectively and efficiently (e.g., time and caseload management skills), for supervisory functions of students, support workers, or others, and for participating in quality improvement activities.
The MOT graduate also takes responsibility for self‐appraisal of professional development needs, and is a critical consumer of research evidence, incorporating these into practice.
Program details
Master of Occupational Therapy
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: Two year’s tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The Master of Occupational Therapy curriculum uses wide-ranging teaching methods, recognizing that students have different learning styles.
Teaching methods are organized into four categories:
Large group teaching: didactic lectures, micro-teaching, workshop approach
Small group teaching: tutorials, break-out sessions, seminars, labs, problem-based learning, team-based learning
Blended learning: flipped classroom, on-line presentations, on-line discussions
Experiential learning: simulation, community service learning, fieldwork
Fieldwork is interspersed throughout the program and progresses from basic to advanced.
The first year of the program takes place over 40 weeks and consists of:
- 28 weeks (12 weeks and 16 weeks) of academic study and
- 12 weeks (4 weeks and 8 weeks) of fieldwork experience.
The second year of the program takes place over 46 weeks and consists of:
- 32 weeks (16 weeks and 16 weeks) of academic study and
- 14 weeks (8 weeks and 6 weeks) of fieldwork experience
Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program
Expected duration: 1 year
Tuition and fees: One year’s tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program includes 12 credit hours of academic course work from the Master of Occupational Therapy program or equivalent, plus preparation of a professional portfolio.
Only individuals with a Bachelor of OT who have completed the CAOT exam or are eligible for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists can complete the Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program.
Sample course offerings
Year 1
- OT 6100: Human Determinants of Occupational Performance
- OT 6110: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Theory
- OT 6122: Foundations of Health and Well-being
- OT 6130: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 1
- OT 6142: Professionalism and Enabling Occupation
- OT 6190: Fieldwork Preparation
- OT 6200: Basic Fieldwork
- OT 6300: Analysis of Occupation
- OT 6310: The Environment and Occupational Performance
- OT 6320: Health Conditions and Occupational Performance
- OT 6330: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 2
- OT 6352: Foundations of Evidence-informed Occupational Therapy
- OT 6400: Intermediate Fieldwork 1
Year 2
- OT 7542: Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 1
- OT 7560: Occupational Therapy Process 1
- OT 7572: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 3
- OT 7600: Intermediate Fieldwork 2
- OT 7742: Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 2
- OT 7752: Critical Inquiry Research Project
- OT 7760: Occupational Therapy Process 2
- OT 7772: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 4
- OT 7800: Advanced Fieldwork
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Fieldwork
Fieldwork education is an integral part of the Master of Occupational Therapy program. Fieldwork placements are integrated throughout the program and typically include 1 four-week, 2 eight-week and 1 six-week experience.
Fieldwork placements mostly occur in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. All students should be prepared to travel out of Winnipeg for a minimum of one placement during the course of the program.
Accreditation
The Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Manitoba
underwent an accreditation review in March 2019 by the Canadian
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), the national
accreditation body for occupational therapy programs. The program
received a full seven-year accreditation from 2019 to 2026.
Internationally educated health professionals
Internationally educated health professionals should visit the access hub for details related to obtaining Canadian credentials.
Admission requirements
Master of Occupational Therapy admission requirements
The Master of Occupational 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.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
An acceptable English Language Proficiency test score is required, if applicable. Please note that Occupational Therapy requires scores above the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirement, as follows:
IELTS: A minimum overall score of 8.0 on the Academic Module.
TOEFL (iBT): A minimum total score of 100 is required, with a score of 22 in each of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Only the above test types will be accepted.
Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program admission requirements
To qualify for admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program, you must have a minimum of a BMR (OT) degree or equivalent and evidence of having passed the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) certification examination and/or eligibility for registration in Manitoba by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM)
Applicants to the accelerated program are advised to contact the Head of the Occupational Therapy Department prior to applying as admission to the program is dependent on the resources available in any given year.
Prerequisite equivalency by province
Alberta
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
Ambrose University |
ZOO 265 Human Anatomy |
ZOO 263 Human Physiology II |
Athabasca University |
BIOL 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology |
BIOL 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology or |
Concordia University of Edmonton |
BIO 160 Human Anatomy |
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Lethbridge College |
BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
MacEwan University (Grant MacEwan University) |
HLSC 120 Human Anatomy or |
HLSC 126 Human Physiology I with |
Medicine Hat College |
KNES 261 Human Anatomy |
|
Mount Royal University |
BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) |
ANAT 1120 Human Anatomy |
|
Norquest College |
ANPH 1001 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
ANPH 1001 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
Red Deer College |
PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I with |
|
University of Alberta |
PEDS 100 Structural Anatomy or |
PEDS 101 Introduction to Human Physiology or |
University of Alberta Augustana Campus |
AUPED 112 Structural Human Anatomy |
AUPED 215 Introduction to Human Physiology I with |
University of Calgary |
KNES 259 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
KNES 259 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
University of Lethbridge |
HLSC 3850 Human Anatomy and Physiology or |
HLSC 3850 Human Anatomy and Physiology or |
British Columbia
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
Camosun College |
BIO 150 Human Anatomy or |
BIO 151 Human Physiology or |
Capilano University |
HKIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
HKIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
College of New Caledonia |
BIO 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
BIO 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
Douglas College |
BIOL 1103 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
BIOL 1103 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
BIOL 3130 The Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology with |
BIOL 3130 The Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology with |
Langara College |
HKIN 1190 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
HKIN 1190 Anatomy and Physiology I with HKIN 1191 Anatomy and Physiology II or |
Simon Fraser University |
BPK 325 Basic Human Anatomy or |
BPK 105 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function or |
Thompson Rivers University |
BIOL 1593 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1693 Anatomy and Physiology II or |
BIOL 1593 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1693 Anatomy and Physiology II or |
University of British Columbia |
KIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
KIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with KIN 191 Anatomy and Physiology II or |
University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus |
BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 133 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or |
University of Fraser Valley |
KPE 170 Basic Human Anatomy or |
KPE 270 Human Physiology I with KPE 370 Human Physiology II or |
University of Northern BC |
HHSC 105 Functional Anatomy |
HHSC 111 Anatomy and Physiology I with HHSC 112 Anatomy and Physiology II or |
University of Victoria |
EPHE 141 Human Anatomy |
BIOL 365 Animal Physiology or |
Vancouver Community College |
BIOL 1120 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with |
BIOL 1120 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
Vancouver Island University |
PHED 201 Human Anatomy |
PHED 220 Human Physiology II |
Manitoba
Prerequisite courses | University of Manitoba | Université de St. Boniface | University of Winnipeg | Brandon University | Canadian Mennonite University | Athabasca University |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Human Anatomy | BIOL 1410 Anatomy of the Human Body or KIN 2320 / KPER 2320 Human Anatomy when combined with BIOL 2410 & 2420 Human Physiology 1 & 2 |
BIOL 1411 Anatomie du Corps Humain | BIOL 1112/6 Human Anatomy & Physiology or KIN 2301/3 Human Anatomy when combined with KIN 2204/3 |
15.132 Human Anatomy & Physiology or 15:171 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 with 15:172 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
BIOL 1360 Anatomy of the Human Body | BIOL 235 Human Anatomy & Physiology |
Human Physiology | BIOL 1412 Physiology of the Human Body or BIOL 2410 & 2420 Human Physiology 1 & 2 |
BIOL 1413 Physiologie du Corps Humain or BIOL 2411 with BIOL 2421 Physiologie du Corps Humain 1 & 2 |
BIOL 1112/6 Human Anatomy & Physiology or KIN 2204/3 Introduction to Human Physiology |
15.132 Human Anatomy & Physiology or 15:171 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 with 15:172 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
BIOL 1370 Physiology of the Human Body | BIOL 235 Human Anatomy & Physiology |
Psychology | Most courses from a Department of Psychology will be accepted for this requirement. | |||||
Social Sciences or Indigenous Content |
Most courses from a Department of Sociology will meet the Social Science requirement. Courses in Cultural Anthropology and Human Geography will also be accepted. Indigenous Studies courses that address the historical, political, social and/or economic context and contemporary issues of Canadian Indigenous Peoples will be considered for this requirement. INDG 1200, INDG 1220, INDG 1240, INDG/HIST 2010, INDG/HIST 2020, INDG 2080, HIST 4120, POLS 2802, POLS 3870, SOC 3762, WOMN 2630 offered at the University of Manitoba or their direct equivalencies from other post-secondary institutions will be accepted. |
New Brunswick
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
Mount Allison University |
BIOL 3221 Human Anatomy or |
BIOL 3211 Human Physiology |
University of New Brunswick |
BIOL 1711 Human Anatomy I or |
BIOL 1782 Human Physiology I or |
Newfoundland and Labrador
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
Memorial University |
HRK 2310 Human Anatomy |
HRK 2320 Primary Human Physiology |
Nova Scotia
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
Acadia University |
BIOL 2813 Human Physiology & Anatomy 1 with |
BIOL 2813 Human Physiology & Anatomy 1 with |
Cape Breton University |
BIOL 2203 Human Anatomy |
BIOL 3203 Human Physiology |
Dalhousie University |
ANAT 1010 Basic Human Anatomy or |
PHYL 1000 Human Physiology or |
Mount Saint Vincent University |
BIOL 2205 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with |
BIOL 2205 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with |
St. Francis Xavier University |
BIOL 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with |
BIOL 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with |
Saint Mary’s University |
BIO 3004 Principles of Physiology with BIO 3878 |
Ontario
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
Brock University |
CHSC 2F95 Human Anatomy or |
PEKN 1P90 /KINE 1P90 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology with |
Carlton University |
BIOL 3306 Human Anatomy and Physiology with |
BIOL 3306 Human Anatomy and Physiology with |
Lakehead University |
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy or |
BIOL 2030 Introductory Human Physiology or |
Laurentian University |
BIOL 1700 Structure/Function – Human Body or |
BIOL 1700 Structure/Function – Human Body or |
McMaster University |
HTHSCI2F03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
HTHSCI2F03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
Niagara College Canada |
BIOL 1170 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
BIOL 1170 Anatomy and Physiology I with |
Nipissing University |
PHED 1206 Functional Human Anatomy I |
PHED 2117 Systematic Approach to Integrated Human Physiology |
University of Ontario |
HLSC 1200U Anatomy and Physiology with |
HLSC 1200U Anatomy and Physiology with |
Queen’s University |
ANAT 100 Anatomy of the Human Body or |
PHGY 210 Physiology for Health Sciences or |
Toronto Metropolitan University |
CBLG 10A with |
CBLG 10A with CBLG 10B Anatomy and Physiology |
Trent University |
BIOL 1050H-W Human Anatomy (online version) |
BIOL 1051H- W Human Physiology (online version) |
University of Guelph |
HK 3401 Human Anatomy with |
HK 3490 Human Physiology or |
University of Ottawa |
ANP 1105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
ANP 1105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with |
University of Toronto |
ANA 126Y Elementary Human Gross Anatomy Physical and Health Education Students or |
PSL 200Y Basic Human Physiology or |
University of Waterloo |
BIOL 201 (formerly BIOL 301) Human Anatomy or |
BIOL 273 Principles of Human Physiology 1 with |
University of Western Ontario |
Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 Functional Human Anatomy or |
Physiology 1021 Introduction to Human Physiology or |
University of Windsor |
BIOL 55-202 Human Anatomy |
BIOL 55-204 Human Physiology I |
Wilfrid Laurier University | HN 210 Human Anatomy with HE 340 Human Anatomy II | HN 220 Human Physiology I |
York University |
HH/SC/KINE 2031 Human Anatomy or |
HH/KINE 2011 Human Physiology |
Quebec
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
McGill University |
ANAT 315 Anatomy of the Limbs and Back with |
PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 with |
Saskatchewan
Institution name | Anatomy | Physiology |
---|---|---|
University of Regina |
KIN 260 Human Anatomy or |
KIN 261 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with |
University of Saskatchewan |
ANAT 210.3 Basic Human Anatomy or |
BIOL 224 Animal Body Systems or |
NOTE: Approval of prerequisite courses for admission to occupational therapy does not imply that the courses have been approved by other departments/programs within the University of Manitoba.
Additional equivalency information
Prerequisite equivalencies
If you are unable to find your courses listed on the MOT website you can check to see if the University of Manitoba has previously assessed courses from your home institution. Courses that have been assessed for equivalency are located in the University of Manitoba’s Transfer Credit Equivalencies database.
Prerequisite reviews are not available in advance of an application (with the exception of those applying in the Canadian Indigenous applicant category). Applicants that are found to be in a competitive range for an interview offer will have prerequisite courses not previously assessed reviewed for equivalency by the MOT Chair of Admissions.
Social science or Indigenous content prerequisite requirement
This prerequisite is content specific and most courses from a department of sociology will meet the Social Science requirement. However, Research Methods courses from a department of sociology or Social Psychology from a department of psychology cannot be used as the Social Science prerequisite.
Courses in Cultural Anthropology (not Biological Anthropology or Archeology) and Human Geography (not Physical Geography) will also be considered.
It is anticipated that most applicants to the department of occupational therapy will use Introductory Sociology for this prerequisite.
Applicants with a grade lower than ‘B’ (3.0) in Introductory Sociology, Cultural Anthropology or Human Geography courses can use a higher-level course [with a grade of ‘B’ (3.0) or higher] to fulfill this requirement.
Sociology related courses from other departments and courses that focus on the social situations of specific populations (for example courses from disability or gender studies departments) can be considered.
Courses that address the historical, political, social and/or economic context and contemporary issues of Canadian Indigenous Peoples will be considered for this requirement.
Although only 3 credit hours are required to meet the Social Science prerequisite, applicants may find that having completed additional course work in Social Science will be helpful towards their learning within the MOT program.
Psychology prerequisite requirement
Most courses from a department of psychology will be considered for this requirement. However Research methods from a department of psychology cannot be used.
It is anticipated that most applicants to the department of occupational therapy will use Introductory Psychology for this prerequisite.
Applicants with a grade lower than ‘B’ (3.0) in Introductory Psychology can use a higher level psychology course [with a grade of ‘B’ (3.0) or higher] to fulfill this requirement.
Although only 3 credit hours are required to meet the prerequisite, applicants may find that having additional courses in psychology will be helpful in their learning with the MOT program.
Questions about prerequisites
If you have questions about prerequisites, please don't hesitate to contact us.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of inquiries, prerequisite pre-assessments are not available in advance of an application (with the exception of those applying in the Canadian Indigenous applicant category).
How to apply
Master of Occupational Therapy
Applications for the Master of Occupational Therapy program are accepted once a year for Fall entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
- CASPer test
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Letter of introduction
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
Virtual admission interviews: Saturday, April 29, 2023
As part of the student selection process, the MOT Admissions Committee will invite a select number of students to attend the admission interview. Interview invitations will be extended approximately one month prior to the interview date. Applicants selected for the interview stage will complete a 20-minute interview with a pair of interviewers over Zoom. More information will be distributed to applicants scheduled to interview prior to the interview date.
Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program
Applications for the Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program are accepted twice a year for Fall and Winter entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy) degree or equivalent
- Successful completion 42 non-Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy) degree credit hours.
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Letter of introduction
- Proof of CAOT results
- Two letters of recommendation
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
Application deadlines
CASPer test
About the CASPer test
Applicants to the Master of Occupational Therapy program in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences are required to complete the CASPer test.
This online evaluation assesses personal and professional characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program.
Assessments offered by Acuity Insights include CASPer and Duet. CASPer is the only one that you must complete.
Test results are only valid for one admissions cycle. Therefore, even if you have taken CASPer in the past, you will still be expected to retake it.
You will need
In order to take CASPer, you must have access to:
- A laptop or desktop computer
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Reliable high-speed internet connection (speed of at least 1.5 Mbps and upload speed of at least 2 Mbps)
- Valid email address (the same one you will use to submit your application)
You must also be prepared to present government-issued photo ID.
Registration
To register for the test (CSP-10201 Canadian Professional Health Sciences), visit Acuity Insights and register under your specific country using a piece of government-issued photo ID.
Ensure you have selected Masters in Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba for distribution before the posted distribution deadline.
When registering, please use an email address that you check regularly and that you have used for your application as there may be updates to the test schedule.
You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times, which have been pre-arranged and approved by your program in accordance with admissions timelines.
Please note that these are only testing dates available for your CASPer test based on your program selection. There will not be additional test dates scheduled.
IMPORTANT: To account for identity verification and payment processing timeline, ensure that you register for your test at least three days before your preferred test date and time. Last-minute bookings are not recommended.
Requesting accommodations
If you require testing accommodations for CASPer, you will need to submit the accommodations request form at least four weeks in advance of your desired test date.
Questions?
Please direct any inquiries on Acuity Insights Assessments to support@acuityinsights.app. Alternatively, you may use the chat bubble in the bottom right hand corner of your screen on the acuityinsights.app website.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Department of Occupational Therapy
Room 106-771 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E OT6
CORS.MOTprogram@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3897
Fax: 204-789-3927