The Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) program at the University of Alberta is a Professional Program designed to address practice and theoretical issues within a broad range of settings. Upon completion of their degree, students will be able to evaluate programs, participate in research, and critically appraise current assessment and intervention options. Graduates qualify to practice as Occupational Therapists in Canada after writing the national CAOT examination and registering with their appropriate provincial college. Graduates also qualify to write certification examinations in other countries.

The program is a year-round, 26 month, full-time program involving coursework, a wide range of course-related activities* and four 6-7-week fieldwork placements. Please refer to Clinical Education section for more information. 

The Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year baccalaureate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.