Dalhousie University offers MA/MS in Physiotherapy, a master's degree in Physiotherapy programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 28 months. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,278 per year (CAD 14,199 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Physiotherapy
Duration: 28 months
Local tuition: CAD 14,199 / year
International tuition: CAD 22,278 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Physiotherapy is a course-based, entry-to-practice graduate degree delivered full-time and in person at Dalhousie's Halifax campus, beginning each September and running 28 months or longer. The program focuses on human movement and function in health and disease, preparing students to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems. Clinical placements make up 30 weeks of the program, providing more than 1,100 hours of clinical experience at sites across Atlantic Canada, and students should expect to travel for these placements. The program has completed an accreditation review through Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada. It suits students with a four-year undergraduate degree and required coursework in physiology, anatomy, statistics, and related sciences who are aiming for careers as physiotherapists in orthopedic, cardiovascular, pediatric, neurological, or general practice settings, working independently or within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) in the last 60 credit hours, plus prerequisite coursework in human physiology (6 credit hours), human anatomy (3 credit hours), statistics (3 credit hours), life sciences (3 credit hours), and languages/humanities/social sciences (6 credit hours, including 3 credit hours of psychology). Applicants must satisfy Dalhousie's English language proficiency requirements where applicable. The application deadline is January 31 for a September start. Note: international applicants are not eligible for this program due to residency requirements.
