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PGDip in DESS en physiothérapie

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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Offered by Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in DESS en physiothérapie is a postgraduate diploma in Physiotherapy programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Physiotherapy
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 778 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) is aimed at practising physiotherapists seeking to advance their clinical skills through evidence-based practice. It develops clinical reasoning, advanced assessment techniques and therapeutic modalities across the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory and respiratory systems. The programme totals 30 credits, completed over a minimum of two semesters full-time, up to six semesters part-time.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: French-language proficiency is required: applicants must have completed a significant portion of their studies in French or provide test results showing an average of C1 in oral and written comprehension and B2 (upper range) in written expression on the CEFRL scale, along with good written comprehension of English. Applicants must also submit a letter of intent or motivation and proof of registration with Quebec's Ordre professionnel de la physiotherapie or an equivalent Canadian provincial body.

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en physiothérapie award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Physiotherapy on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en physiothérapie take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en physiothérapie cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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