Occupational Therapy

University of Manitoba

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,890 / term

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

For entrance into the Master's program:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:

UM Scale	Jordanian Scale
A+	90-100% (Excellent)
A	80-89% (Very good)
B+	75-79% (Good)
B	70-74% (Good)
C+	65-69% (Acceptable)
C	60-64% (Acceptable)
D	50-59% (Poor)
F	0-49% (Failure)

For entrance into the PhD program:

Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,890

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

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

If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

Making changes to your application

If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email [email protected] with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

Submit your recommender information

All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.