Diploma in Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada is a diploma in Physiotherapy programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,230 per year (CAD 5,730 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Physiotherapy
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 5,730 / year
International tuition: CAD 28,230 / year
Last checked September 2026 · Source: macewan.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant is a two-year diploma at MacEwan University that trains students to help clients regain mobility, recover from injuries, and work through challenges to independence in either a physical therapy or occupational therapy support role. The curriculum builds practical, hands-on skills in therapeutic techniques, including mobility-focused interventions, alongside the underlying knowledge needed to assist regulated therapists in clinical settings. The program holds accreditation from the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program, valid through November 30, 2031, reflecting external review of its curriculum against national standards for this support role. It is delivered at MacEwan University's Edmonton campus. The program suits students who are patient, adaptable, and comfortable working as part of a team, qualities suited to assisting therapists and supporting clients through rehabilitation. It is intended for those seeking a support-level career in rehabilitation therapy rather than the credentials required to practice as a licensed physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Specific details on delivery mode and practicum structure are addressed through the university's separate admission requirements and program pages rather than the general overview.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 or 30-2, Biology 30, one Group C subject, and two further subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need the same ELA, Biology 30 and Group C requirements at the same average. Applicants with 18 or more post-secondary credits including Biology 30 are admitted on a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Admission is competitive: the stated Fall 2027 trend runs high-70s to high-80s for regular/mature applicants and 3.0-3.8 AGPA for the post-secondary route. All applicants must meet MacEwan's English Language Proficiency Requirement, though this program's own admissions page states no separate score table and the institution notes some programs set their own English criteria beyond the general standard. Admitted applicants must submit a clear Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search, issued within three months of program start.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall 2027
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: March 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
