Master of Science in Physiotherapy (24 Months)

Dalhousie University

Discover the endless opportunities that the profession of Physiotherapy has to offer. Physiotherapy is a diverse and interesting career that involves the study of physical function of the human body in health and disease. The MSc Physiotherapy program educates physiotherapists who excel in their profession through advanced education and research training in the rehabilitation sciences.The MSc Physiotherapy degree prepares students with the professional education and experience necessary to apply for a license to practice physiotherapy. Basic science content is integrated with physiotherapy-specific course content focusing on the following themes clinical reasoning and best practices professionalism leadership and collaboration ethical reasoning and cultural sensitivity innovation and entrepreneurship therapeutic exercise health promotion and secondary prevention and communication.Clinical education is an integral part of physiotherapy academics. Site visits and clinical placements are taken at a variety of facilities throughout the program and can start as early as September of your first year. The main purpose of the clinical placements is to provide the student with an opportunity under professional supervision to practice the assessment and treatment skills and to utilize the knowledge acquired during the academic modules.