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Occupational Therapy (MOT)

The Master of Occupational Therapy program develops self‐directed, competent, entry-level occupational therapists, who are leaders and advocates, prepared to work in current and evolving practice environments toward the improved health and well‐being of Manitobans, Canadians, and the global community.

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Faculty

• College of Rehabilitation Sciences
• Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Graduate Studies
Degree

• Master of Occupational Therapy
Expected duration

• 2 years
Program options

• Accelerated program

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.

An occupational therapist kneels down to show a patient something written in a book.

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.

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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.

Master of Occupational Therapy Application Guide (PDF)

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)

Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program Application Guide (PDF)

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 BIOL 230 Human Physiology
Concordia University of Edmonton	BIO 160 Human Anatomy
Lethbridge College	BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIO 1161 Anatomy and Physiology II	BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIO 1161 Anatomy and Physiology II
MacEwan University (Grant MacEwan University)	HLSC 120 Human Anatomy or PEDS 100 Structural Anatomy	HLSC 126 Human Physiology I with HLSC 128 Human Physiology II or HLSC 105 Applied Human Physiology or PEDS 101 Human Physiology
Medicine Hat College	KNES 261 Human Anatomy
Mount Royal University	BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or PHYL/HPED 1512 Human Anatomy	BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or BIOL 1216 Human Physiology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)	ANAT 1120 Human Anatomy
Norquest College	ANPH 1001 Anatomy and Physiology I with ANPH 1002 Anatomy and Physiology II	ANPH 1001 Anatomy and Physiology I with ANPH 1002 Anatomy and Physiology II
Red Deer College		PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I with PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II
University of Alberta	PEDS 100 Structural Anatomy or KIN 100 Human Anatomy or ANAT 140 Anatomy or ANAT 200 Human Morphology with PHYSL 210 Human Physiology or PTHER 350 Structural Human Anatomy or REHAB 350 Structural Human Anatomy	PEDS 101 Introduction to Human Physiology or KIN 101 Introduction to Human Physiology or PHYSL 210 Human Physiology or PHYSL 212 Human Physiology with PHYSL 214 Human Physiology II or ZOOL 241 Animal Physiology I with ZOOL 242 Animal Physiology II
University of Alberta Augustana Campus	AUPED 112 Structural Human Anatomy	AUPED 215 Introduction to Human Physiology I with AUPED 216 Introduction to Human Physiology II
University of Calgary	KNES 259 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with KNES 260 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	KNES 259 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with KNES 260 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or ZOOL 461 Animal Physiology I with ZOOL 463 Animal Physiology II or MDSC 404 Integrative Human Physiology
University of Lethbridge	HLSC 3850 Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 160 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 161 Anatomy and Physiology II or KNES 2600 Functional Human Anatomy	HLSC 3850 Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 160 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 161 Anatomy and Physiology II or KNES 2610 Human Physiology

British Columbia

Institution name	Anatomy	Physiology
Camosun College	BIO 150 Human Anatomy or BIOL 143 Anatomy for Sport Education	BIO 151 Human Physiology or BIOL 144 Physiology for Sport Education
Capilano University	HKIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with HKIN 191 Anatomy and Physiology II	HKIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with HKIN 191 Anatomy and Physiology II
College of New Caledonia	BIO 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	BIO 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Douglas College	BIOL 1103 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or BIOL 1109 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	BIOL 1103 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or BIOL 1109 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Kwantlen Polytechnic University	BIOL 3130 The Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology with BIOL 4130 Human Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Nervous Systems	BIOL 3130 The Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology with BIOL 4130 Human Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Nervous Systems
Langara College	HKIN 1190 Anatomy and Physiology I with HKIN 1191 Anatomy and Physiology II	HKIN 1190 Anatomy and Physiology I with HKIN 1191 Anatomy and Physiology II or KINS 1190 Anatomy and Physiology I with KINS 1132 Systems Physiology II
Simon Fraser University	BPK 325 Basic Human Anatomy or KIN 325 Basic Human Anatomy or BPK 326 Functional Anatomy or KIN 326 Functional Anatomy	BPK 105 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function or BPK 105 The Anatomy and Physiology of Human Survival or BPK 305 Human Physiology I with BPK 306 Human Physiology II or KIN 305 Human Physiology I with KIN 306 Human Physiology II
Thompson Rivers University	BIOL 1593 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1693 Anatomy and Physiology II or BIOL 3701 Advanced Human Anatomy or KINE 3259 Basic Human Anatomy	BIOL 1593 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1693 Anatomy and Physiology II or BIOL 3540 Human Physiology 1 with BIOL 3550 Human Physiology 2 or KINE 1059 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function
University of British Columbia	KIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with KIN 191 Anatomy and Physiology II or CAPS 391 Introduction to Gross Human Anatomy or BIOL 153 Human Biology or KIN 110 Human Anatomy	KIN 190 Anatomy and Physiology I with KIN 191 Anatomy and Physiology II or BIOL 155 Human Physiology or BIOL 153 Human Biology or CAPS 301 Human Physiology
University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus	BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 133 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or HMKN 190 Functional Anatomy and Applied Physiology I with HMKN 191 Functional Anatomy and Applied Physiology II	BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 133 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or HMKN 190 Functional Anatomy and Applied Physiology I with HMKN 191 Functional Anatomy and Applied Physiology II
University of Fraser Valley	KPE 170 Basic Human Anatomy or KIN 170 Basic Human Anatomy	KPE 270 Human Physiology I with KPE 370 Human Physiology II or KIN 270 Human Physiology I with KIN 272 Human Physiology II or BIO 383 Human Physiology
University of Northern BC	HHSC 105 Functional Anatomy	HHSC 111 Anatomy and Physiology I with HHSC 112 Anatomy and Physiology II or HHSC 305 Human Physiology I with HHSC 306 Human Physiology II
University of Victoria	EPHE 141 Human Anatomy	BIOL 365 Animal Physiology or EPHE 241A Introduction to Human Cell Physiology with EPHE 241B Introduction to Human Systemic Physiology or EPHE 242 Introduction to Human Cell Physiology with EPHE 160 (formerly EPHE 241) Introduction to Human Systemic Physiology
Vancouver Community College	BIOL 1120 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	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 3991 Human Anatomy	BIOL 3211 Human Physiology
University of New Brunswick	BIOL 1711 Human Anatomy I or BIOL 1719 Human Anatomy I	BIOL 1782 Human Physiology I or BIOL 1789 Human Physiology I with BIOL 2721 Human Physiology II

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 2823 Human Physiology & Anatomy 2 or KINE 1413 Applied Human Anatomy	BIOL 2813 Human Physiology & Anatomy 1 with BIOL 2823 Human Physiology & Anatomy 2 or PHYL 1000 Human Physiology
Cape Breton University	BIOL 2203 Human Anatomy	BIOL 3203 Human Physiology
Dalhousie University	ANAT 1010 Basic Human Anatomy or ANAT 1020 Basic Human Anatomy or DEHY 2851 Basic Human Anatomy	PHYL 1000 Human Physiology or PHYL 1010 Human Physiology or PHYL 1001 Human Physiology 1 with PHYL 1002 Human Physiology 2 or PHYL 1011 Human Physiology 1 with PHYL 1012 Human Physiology 2 or PHYL 2030 X/Y Human Physiology 1 & 2 or PHYL 2044 Human Systems Physiology
Mount Saint Vincent University	BIOL 2205 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with BIOL 2206 Human Anatomy & Physiology II	BIOL 2205 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with BIOL 2206 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
St. Francis Xavier University	BIOL 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with BIOL 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II	BIOL 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with BIOL 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Saint Mary’s University		BIO 3004 Principles of Physiology with BIO 3878 Integrative Vertebrate Physiology

Ontario

Institution name	Anatomy	Physiology
Brock University	CHSC 2F95 Human Anatomy or HLSC 2F95 Human Anatomy	PEKN 1P90 /KINE 1P90 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology with PEKN 2P09 Human Physiology
Carlton University	BIOL 3306 Human Anatomy and Physiology with BIOL 3307 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology	BIOL 3306 Human Anatomy and Physiology with IOL 3307 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology
Lakehead University	BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy or BIOL 2070 Human Structure or BIOL 2011 Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy with BIOL 2012 Human Internal Anatomy	BIOL 2030 Introductory Human Physiology or BIOL 2035 Human Physiology Survey
Laurentian University	BIOL 1700 Structure/Function – Human Body or BIOL 2105 Human Anatomy and Physiology	BIOL 1700 Structure/Function – Human Body or BIOL 2105 Human Anatomy and Physiology
McMaster University	HTHSCI2F03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with HTHSCI12FF3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or KINESIOL 1A06 Human Anatomy and Physiology or KINESIOL 1A03/1Y03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with KINESIOL 1AA3/1YY3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or KINESIOL 2Y03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with KINESIOL 2YY3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	HTHSCI2F03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with HTHSCI12FF3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or KINESIOL 1A06 Human Anatomy and Physiology or KINESIOL 1A03/1Y03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with KINESIOL 1AA3/1YY3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II or KINESIOL 2Y03 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with KINESIOL 2YY3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Niagara College Canada	BIOL 1170 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1180 Anatomy and Physiology II	BIOL 1170 Anatomy and Physiology I with BIOL 1180 Anatomy and Physiology II
Nipissing University	PHED 1206 Functional Human Anatomy I	PHED 2117 Systematic Approach to Integrated Human Physiology
University of Ontario Institute of Technology	HLSC 1200U Anatomy and Physiology with HLSC 1201U Anatomy and Physiology II	HLSC 1200U Anatomy and Physiology with HLSC 1201U Anatomy and Physiology II
Queen’s University	ANAT 100 Anatomy of the Human Body or ANAT 101 Introductory Human Anatomy or ANAT 215 Principles of Human Morphology I with ANAT 216 Principles of Human Morphology II or ANAT 315 The Human Musculoskeletal System with ANAT 316 The Human Visceral Systems	PHGY 210 Physiology for Health Sciences or PHGY 214 Mammalian Physiology or KNPE 125 Introduction to Human Physiology
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)	CBLG 10A with CBLG 10B Anatomy and Physiology	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 3402 Human Anatomy or HK 3501 Human Anatomy with HS 3502 Human Anatomy	HK 3490 Human Physiology or BIOM 2000 Concepts in Human Physiology or BIOM 3200 Mammalian Pharmacology or HK 2810 Human Physiology I with HK 3810 Human Physiology II
University of Ottawa	ANP 1105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with ANP 1106 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	ANP 1105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with ANP 1106 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
University of Toronto	ANA 126Y Elementary Human Gross Anatomy Physical and Health Education Students or ANA 300Y Human Anatomy and Histology or BIO B33 Human Development and Anatomy or BIO 210Y5Y Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology	PSL 200Y Basic Human Physiology or PSL 201Y Basic Human Physiology or PSL 300 Human Physiology I with PSL 301 Human Physiology II or PSL 302Y Introduction to Human Physiology or SCS 2159 Basic Human Physiology or BIO B34 Animal Physiology or BIO 210Y5Y Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
University of Waterloo	BIOL 201 (formerly BIOL 301) Human Anatomy or KIN 100L Anatomy of the Limbs and Trunk when combined with BIOL 273 and BIOL 373	BIOL 273 Principles of Human Physiology 1 with BIOL 373 Principles of Human Physiology 2
University of Western Ontario	Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 Functional Human Anatomy or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Systemic Human Anatomy or Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200B Systemic Anatomy of the Human Body with Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A Human Neuroanatomy or HS 2300A Systemic Approach to Functional Anatomy with HS 3300A Anatomy of the Human Body or HS 2330A/B Systemic and Functional Anatomy or KIN 2222B Systemic Approach to Functional Anatomy with KIN 3222B Anatomy of the Human Body Part II	Physiology 1021 Introduction to Human Physiology or Physiology 2130 Human Physiology or Physiology 3120 Human Physiology
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 SC/NATS 1650 Human Anatomy for the Fine Arts	HH/KINE 2011 Human Physiology

Quebec

Institution name	Anatomy	Physiology
McGill University	ANAT 315 Anatomy of the Limbs and Back with ANAT 316 Human Visceral Anatomy	PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 with Y 210 Mammalian Physiology 2

Saskatchewan

Institution name	Anatomy	Physiology
University of Regina	KIN 260 Human Anatomy or KIN 261 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with KIN 262 Human Anatomy & Physiology II or KHS 168AA Human Anatomy A with KHS 168AB Human Anatomy B	KIN 261 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with KIN 262 Human Anatomy & Physiology II or KIN 267 Human Physiology I with KIN 268 Human Physiology II
University of Saskatchewan	ANAT 210.3 Basic Human Anatomy or ACB 210.3 Basic Human Anatomy or ACB 221.3 Gross Anatomy or ACB 310.3 Basic Human Anatomy or CPPS 310.3 Basic Human Anatomy	BIOL 224 Animal Body Systems or BMSC 224 Animal Body Systems or BMSC 207 Human Body Systems I with BMSC 208 Human Body Systems II or PHSI 208.6 Human Body Systems or BIOL 317 Fundamentals of Physiology with BIOL 318 Comparative Animal Systems Physiology or BIOL 317 Fundamentals of Animal Physiology

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.

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Our goal

Promote lifelong learning

Address complex and changing environments

Learn how to manage your practice

Program details

Master of Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program

Sample course offerings

Fieldwork

Accreditation

Internationally educated health professionals

Admission requirements

Master of Occupational Therapy admission requirements

Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program admission requirements

Prerequisite equivalency by province

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Additional equivalency information

Prerequisite equivalencies

Social science or Indigenous content prerequisite requirement

Psychology prerequisite requirement

Questions about prerequisites

How to apply

Master of Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program

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