Occupational Therapy

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Occupational Therapy

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Program details

Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program

Master of Occupational Therapy

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: Two year's tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

The Master of Occupational Therapy curriculum uses wide-ranging teaching methods, recognizing that students have different learning styles.

Teaching methods are organized into four categories:

Large group teaching: didactic lectures, micro-teaching, workshop approach
Small group teaching: tutorials, break-out sessions, seminars, labs, problem-based learning, team-based learning
Blended learning: flipped classroom, on-line presentations, on-line discussions
Experiential learning: simulation, community service learning, fieldwork

Fieldwork is interspersed throughout the program and progresses from basic to advanced.

The first year of the program takes place over 40 weeks and consists of:

28 weeks (12 weeks and 16 weeks) of academic study and
12 weeks (4 weeks and 8 weeks) of fieldwork experience.

The second year of the program takes place over 46 weeks and consists of:

32 weeks (16 weeks and 16 weeks) of academic study and
14 weeks (8 weeks and 6 weeks) of fieldwork experience

Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program

Expected duration: 1 year

Tuition and fees: One year's tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

The Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program includes 12 credit hours of academic course work from the Master of Occupational Therapy program or equivalent, plus preparation of a professional portfolio.

Only individuals with a Bachelor of OT who have completed the CAOT exam or are eligible for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists can complete the Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program.

Sample course offerings

Year 1

OT 6100: Human Determinants of Occupational Performance
OT 6110: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Theory
OT 6122: Foundations of Health and Well-being
OT 6130: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 1
OT 6142: Professionalism and Enabling Occupation
OT 6190: Fieldwork Preparation
OT 6200: Basic Fieldwork
OT 6300: Analysis of Occupation
OT 6310: The Environment and Occupational Performance
OT 6320: Health Conditions and Occupational Performance
OT 6330: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 2
OT 6352: Foundations of Evidence-informed Occupational Therapy
OT 6400: Intermediate Fieldwork 1

Year 2

OT 7542: Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 1
OT 7560: Occupational Therapy Process 1
OT 7572: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 3
OT 7600: Intermediate Fieldwork 2
OT 7742: Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 2
OT 7752: Critical Inquiry Research Project
OT 7760: Occupational Therapy Process 2
OT 7772: Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 4
OT 7800: Advanced Fieldwork

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Fieldwork

Fieldwork education is an integral part of the Master of Occupational Therapy program. Fieldwork placements are integrated throughout the program and typically include 1 four-week, 2 eight-week and 1 six-week experience.

Fieldwork placements mostly occur in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. All students should be prepared to travel out of Winnipeg for a minimum of one placement during the course of the program.

Accreditation

The Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Manitoba
underwent an accreditation review in March 2019 by the Canadian
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), the national
accreditation body for occupational therapy programs. The program
received a full seven-year accreditation from 2019 to 2026.

The Master of Occupational Therapy program develops self"directed, competent, entry-level occupational therapists, who are leaders and advocates, prepared to work in current and evolving practice environments toward the improved health and well"being of Manitobans, Canadians, and the global community.

Disciplines

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 0

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Once you've checked requirements and gathered what you need, it's time to begin your online application.

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post-secondary education, and may ask more detailed questions related to your program of application.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

A complete listing of your educational background from Grade 12 (or highest grade level), College and University (including the University of Manitoba) is required as part of your application. Also required is the listing of institutions attended on an exchange or letter of permission.

Avoid application fraud or misconduct

If you commit application fraud or misconduct, your University of Manitoba acceptance and registration may be withdrawn and you may be disqualified from consideration, not only in the year of application, but also in all subsequent sessions. If discovered in a subsequent session it may result in dismissal from the university.

Application fraud or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Failure to declare attendance at another post-secondary institution
Presenting falsified academic documentation or causing or encouraging another person to falsify records through translation or data changes
Presenting falsified personal documentation, e.g. using a false name, date of birth, country of origin, etc.
Presenting falsified or fictitious reference documentation
Cheating on or having another person write a standardized entry exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT, LSAT or DAT
Presenting another person's standardized test score as one's own to falsify a test result
Failure to report suspensions from another post-secondary institution
Paying for an application fee with a fraudulent credit card

Making changes to your application after submission

Once you've submitted your application, you can make changes to your email address, mailing address, and release of information under the "Application Summary" tab in your application portal.

If you've made an error in your application, please contact your admissions team. You can find their contact information in either the admission requirement PDF for your program or in the "Questions" tab under "Contact Us" in your application portal.