Overview

The Physical Therapy (MScPT) program at Dalhousie University is a professional graduate degree designed to prepare students for entry-to-practice as physiotherapists. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration to address musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. Unique features include integrated clinical placements starting in the first term, simulation-based learning, and a focus on rural and Indigenous health issues relevant to Atlantic Canada.

Career Prospects

Graduates are qualified to work as physiotherapists in diverse settings such as hospitals, private clinics, community health centers, sports facilities, and research institutions. The program supports licensure with the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators, leading to high employability in Canada's healthcare sector.

Key Faculty and Staff

The program is led by experienced faculty from the School of Physiotherapy, including experts in clinical education, biomechanics, and rehabilitation sciences. Notable contributors include program directors with PhDs in rehabilitation and certified physiotherapists with extensive clinical backgrounds.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

Students access state-of-the-art facilities at Dalhousie’s Forrest Building, including clinical simulation labs, motion analysis labs, and hydrotherapy pools. Partnerships with Nova Scotia Health Authority, IWK Health Centre, and QEII Health Sciences Centre provide over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements across urban and rural sites.