The Physical Therapy Program at Queen’s University prepares students to undertake the professional roles of physiotherapists in Canada. With critical inquiry and evidence-based practice as the foundation, the program promotes the acquisition of advanced academic knowledge, skills and behaviours that are essential for a primary health care provider in a complex and continually evolving healthcare environment.

The Physical Therapy Program is a 24-month, sequential, program of the School of Graduate Studies at Queen’s University, leading to a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSc.PT) degree. The program is accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada and graduates are eligible to challenge the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE), which qualifies them for physiotherapy practice in Canada. Graduates are also eligible to register with the Colleges of Physiotherapy in all Canadian provinces and territories, and with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

The MScPT program is accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). The Program’s accreditation status is currently Probationary. Learn more.

Opportunities

Our students have the opportunity to access dynamic learning environments and diverse and exciting clinical placements across Canada and internationally. Inter-professional educational experiences are woven throughout the program. Upon graduation, students become eligible to take the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Examination that allows them to become registered with any of the provincial or territorial regulatory bodies, and become a practicing physiotherapist.

Career paths – employment opportunities

• Hospitals and rehabilitation centres
• Outpatient clinics
• Private practices
• Community agencies
• Home care
• Children’s treatment centres and school health programs
• Sports physiotherapy clinics
• Stroke and neurological rehabilitation
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Government
• Policy and professional organizations
• International development and aide organizations
• The Canadian Armed Forces
• Work in Canada and abroad
• Not for profit organizations