BA/BS in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is a 90-credit Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Science major at McGill University, offered by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. The program provides a foundation in basic health sciences alongside undergraduate coursework specific to physiotherapy practice, with curriculum emphasis on clinical reasoning, diagnostics, evidence-based practice, community rehabilitation, teamwork, and professionalism. Instruction includes small discussion groups, an interdisciplinary focus shared with occupational therapy students, varied clinical fieldwork placements, and opportunities for undergraduate research. Completion of the BSc program provides access to McGill's 63-credit Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy, the professional credential required to practice as a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists work in patient evaluation, treatment planning, manual therapy, and rehabilitation across clinical, industry, and community settings. Admission is through the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.