Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy [Coursework and Research Project] [Accelerated] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,446
(c. USD21,134.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The University of Ottawa's French-language Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy program aims to educate skilled healthcare practitioners who can meet the needs of Ontario's Francophone communities, as well as French-speaking populations across Canada's bilingual and multilingual landscape.
Occupational therapy combines scientific knowledge with compassionate practice, focusing on preventing disability situations while restoring and enhancing daily activities, health, and overall wellness. Practitioners collaborate with individuals or groups to overcome challenges in performing essential tasks, whether caused by health conditions, developmental delays, environmental barriers, or aging. These challenges may affect personal care, work responsibilities, or recreational pursuits. Through their work, occupational therapists help clients rebuild their lives and regain autonomy and self-confidence.
The curriculum aligns with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) guidelines, ensuring graduates acquire the necessary professional skills. Alongside academic studies, students complete 1,000 hours of mandatory fieldwork in various settings, including Ottawa hospitals, educational institutions, community agencies, the university's interprofessional clinic, rehabilitation centers, or locations beyond the National Capital Region.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
Hold:
An honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum average of B (70%) calculated according to the University of Ottawa guidelines.
OR
Be in the process of successfully completing, in a recognized Canadian university, three years at the equivalent of 15 units per term in an honours 4-year bachelor's degree program, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of A (85%) after the winter term of the third year.
Have a satisfactory score on a personal characteristics test (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer)).
IELTS Academic - 6.5 (overall); 6.5 (writing); no partial score below 6.
TOEFL (Internet-based) - 84 (overall); 24 (writing); no partial score below 20
Tuition
CAD
29,446