Dalhousie University offers MA/MS in Occupational Therapy, a master's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,570 per year (CAD 16,491 per year for local students).
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (entry-level) is a course-based graduate program delivered full-time and in person at Dalhousie's Halifax campus over 24 months. It combines academic study with hands-on learning in enhanced learning labs to prepare students to help people manage challenges arising from injury, illness, or environmental barriers. Fieldwork totals 1,000 hours, including community-based experiences and three full-time placements, for which students cover their own travel and living costs. The program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. It suits students holding a four-year bachelor's degree with prerequisite coursework in human anatomy and a social science, who are aiming for careers in settings such as community and inpatient mental health centres, hospitals, day-care centres, assistive technology programs, and correctional facilities.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) over the last 60 credit hours, plus prerequisite courses in human anatomy and a social science course. English language proficiency is required where applicable. Applications open October 15 and must be submitted with transcripts and fee by December 31; academic references and proof of English proficiency are due by January 31. The program starts in September.
