MSc in Occupational Therapy (Entry Level) in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University | Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,617
(c. USD16,982.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This graduate-level, full-time program equips you with essential occupational therapy skills. As an occupational therapist, you'll dedicate your professional life to assisting individuals across all age groups and walks of life in improving their ability to perform daily tasks—including work, education, recreation, and personal care.

The field of occupational therapy centers on supporting individuals facing difficulties caused by injuries, illnesses, or environmental limitations. These healthcare professionals specialize in enhancing life quality by helping patients either regain or acquire new capabilities, enabling continued engagement in routine activities.

Eliminating challenges
A significant aspect of occupational therapy involves helping clients surmount various obstacles. Common barriers addressed by occupational therapists include:

physical injuries
both short-term and long-term health issues leading to physical, cognitive, or psychological difficulties
environmental, social, and systemic limitations present in home, community, and work settings


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Student must have:

  • Four-year Bachelor‚Äôs degree
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
  • Degree granted by university of recognized standing

English language requirement:

  • Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
  • MELAB: 85
  • IELTS: 7
  • CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
  • Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
  • Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

The application deadline for the September admissions cycle is January 31.

Tuition CAD 23,617

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