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    Faculty

    • College of Rehabilitation Sciences
    • Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
    • Faculty of Graduate Studies

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    Degree

    • Master of Occupational Therapy

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    Expected duration

    • 2 years

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    Program options

    • Accelerated program

Our goal

The MOT graduate has knowledge related to the theories, concepts, and principles of occupation, occupational engagement, occupational justice, and occupational therapy.

The MOT graduate employs a client-centred, culturally safe approach and understands the importance and consequences of the interactions between people or collectives, their environment(s), and their occupations.

Promote lifelong learning

The MOT graduate is a self-directed, lifelong learner, who demonstrates reflecting, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies.

Address complex and changing environments

The MOT graduate demonstrates leadership and advocacy skills and is capable of addressing complex and changing needs across various systems: social services, education, employment, justice, and health.

The MOT graduate has an awareness of human rights issues locally and globally, recognizes and respects diversity, and works to facilitate an inclusive and equitable society.

Learn how to manage your practice

The MOT graduate takes responsibility for managing their practice effectively and efficiently (e.g., time and caseload management skills), for supervisory functions of students, support workers, or others, and for participating in quality improvement activities. 

The MOT graduate also takes responsibility for self‐appraisal of professional development needs, and is a critical consumer of research evidence, incorporating these into practice.

Program details

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.

YearDurationAcademic StudyFieldwork Experience
First Year40 weeks28 weeks (12 weeks + 16 weeks)12 weeks (4 weeks + 8 weeks)
Second Year46 weeks32 weeks (16 weeks + 16 weeks)14 weeks (8 weeks + 6 weeks)

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

YearCourse CodeCourse Title
Year 1OT 6100Human Determinants of Occupational Performance
OT 6110Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Theory
OT 6122Foundations of Health and Well-being
OT 6130Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 1
OT 6142Professionalism and Enabling Occupation
OT 6190Fieldwork Preparation
OT 6200Basic Fieldwork
OT 6300Analysis of Occupation
OT 6310The Environment and Occupational Performance
OT 6320Health Conditions and Occupational Performance
OT 6330Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 2
OT 6352Foundations of Evidence-informed Occupational Therapy
OT 6400Intermediate Fieldwork 1
Year 2OT 7542Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 1
OT 7560Occupational Therapy Process 1
OT 7572Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 3
OT 7600Intermediate Fieldwork 2
OT 7742Professionalism and Leadership in Enabling Occupation 2
OT 7752Critical Inquiry Research Project
OT 7760Occupational Therapy Process 2
OT 7772Occupational Therapy Practice Skills 4
OT 7800Advanced Fieldwork

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

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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. 

Internationally educated health professionals

Internationally educated health professionals should visit the access hub for details related to obtaining Canadian credentials.

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Admission requirements

Master of Occupational Therapy admission requirements

Program prerequisites:
The master of occupational therapy is a graduate program, which means you must complete an undergraduate degree, including several required and recommended courses, before you can be considered for admission.

General requirements:
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

English language proficiency:
An acceptable English language proficiency test score is required, if applicable. Note that occupational therapy requires scores above the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirement, as follows:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall score of 8.0 on the Academic Module.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT): A minimum total score of 100 is required, with a score of 22 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

NOTE: Only these test types will be accepted.

Regular program admission requirements

Master of Occupational Therapy - Accelerated Program admission requirements

Eligibility criteria:
To qualify for admission to the master of occupational therapy accelerated program, you must have:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy) degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of having passed the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) certification examination and/or eligibility for registration in Manitoba by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM)

NOTE: Applicants to the accelerated program are advised to contact the Head of the Occupational Therapy Department prior to applying as admission to the program is dependent on the resources available in any given year.

 Accelerated program admission requirements

How to apply

Virtual admission interviews

Date: On a Saturday in late April (2025 date is TBD).

Interview invitations: The MOT admissions committee will invite a select number of students to participate in the admission interview as part of the student selection process. These invitations will be extended approximately one month before the interview date.

Interview format: Applicants selected for the interview stage will complete a 20-minute interview with a faculty member, an occupational therapy student, and an occupational therapy clinician or community member. The interviews will be conducted online via Zoom.

Additional information: Further details will be provided to applicants scheduled for interviews before the interview date.

Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program

Application deadlines:
Applications for the master of occupational therapy accelerated program are accepted twice a year for fall and winter entry.

Application requirements:
Applications must be completed online and include the following:

  • Application fee (non-refundable)
  • A bachelor of medical rehabilitation (occupational therapy) degree or equivalent
  • Successful completion of 42 credit hours outside of the bachelor of medical rehabilitation (occupational therapy) degree
  • Proof of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) results
  • Two letters of recommendation

Instructions:
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) December 1

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Term Annual application deadline
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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 10

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Fall (September) January 15

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Fall (September) December 1

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Fall (September) December 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) May 1
Winter (January) September 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Winter (January) June 1
Fall (September) January 15

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) May 1
Winter (January) September 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Winter (January) June 1
Fall (September) January 15

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for History reviews applications in February.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

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Fall (September) January 15

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

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Fall (September) March 15

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 1

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Applications are reviewed on a Committee basis. The Committee for German and Slavic Studies reviews applications in February/March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

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Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 1
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Term Annual application deadlines
Winter (January) June 1
Fall (September) February 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) May 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1

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Term Annual application deadlines
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Fall (September) March 1
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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 1

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Fall (September) May 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1

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Applications open August 1 of the year prior to start term.

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Fall (August) November 15

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Term Annual application deadline
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International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1
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Summer (May) November 1

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) June 1
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International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1
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Term Annual application deadline
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TermAnnual application deadline
Fall (September)January 8
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TermAnnual application deadline
Fall (September)January 8

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Fall (September)December 1

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Term Annual application deadline
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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1
Summer (May) October 1

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Term Annual application deadline
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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) June 1
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Summer (May) February 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1
Summer (May) October 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1
Summer (May) October 1

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Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 1
Winter (January) September 1
Summer (May) January 4

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1
Summer (May) October 1

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Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 1
Winter (January) September 1
Summer (May) January 15

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1
Summer (May) October 1

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Currently not accepting applications to this program.

International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and international applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) June 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Human Rights reviews applications in January - March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) December 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Law reviews applications in January - March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

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Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) December 15

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Nursing (MN) reviews applications in April / May.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) November 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Nursing PhD reviews applications in February / March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee reviews applications as per the timelines noted below each table.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 15
Winter (January) September 15
Summer (May) January 15

Winter applications reviewed in October
Summer applications reviewed in February
Fall applications reviewed in June

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) January 15
Winter (January) May 15
Summer (May) September 15

Winter applications reviewed in June
Summer applications reviewed in October
Fall applications reviewed in February

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

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Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1
Summer (May) October 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Natural Resources Management reviews applications in March - June.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) June 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) March 1

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After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. Once this process is complete, decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April. 

Applications open July 1 of year prior to start term.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Social Work reviews applications in March / April.

Applications open July 1 of year prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 January 15

International applicants

Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 October 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Music reviews Fall term applications in December / January, and Winter term applications in July.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and international applicants
TermAnnual application deadlinesAudition dates
Fall (September)December 1January 20-25, 2025
Winter (January)Winter intake currently suspended 

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Occupational Therapy reviews applications in May / June.

Master of Occupational Therapy regular program applications open September 15 of the year prior to deadline.

Master of Occupational Therapy Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) February 1

Master of Occupational Therapy international applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) January 15

Master of Occupational Therapy accelerated program applications open October 1 of the year prior to deadline.

Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) May 1
Winter (January) October 1

Master of Occupational Therapy – Accelerated Program international applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) January 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

The name of your confirmed supervisor is required at the time of application. To identify a prospective thesis research supervisor on your application, please contact Immunology Faculty members.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Community Health Sciences reviews applications in March / April.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and International applicants

TermAnnual application deadline
Fall (September)January 10

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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The name of your preferred supervisor is required at time of application.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Students selected for in-person interview will be notified in February.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) November 15  January 11

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Physician Assistant Studies reviews applications in April.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 17, 2024 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Pharmacology and Therapeutics reviews applications one month after the application deadline.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications for Pathology MSc are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications for Pathologist Assistant are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Pathologist Assistant reviews applications in April / May. 

The Pathologist Assistant program only admits Canadian and US students every two years. The next intake is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2026.

Canadian and US applicants

TermApplications openAnnual application deadlines
Fall (September)April 1 (Pathology MSc)
October 1 (Pathologist Assistant)
March 31 (Pathologist Assistant)
June 1 (Pathology MSc)

International applicants

TermApplications openAnnual application deadlines
Fall (September)April 1March 1 (Pathology MSc)

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) May 1


Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) May 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 1
Winter (January) September 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1
Winter (January) June 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Summer (May) February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 15
Winter (January) September 15
Summer (May) January 15

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 15
Winter (January) June 15
Summer (May) October 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Statistics reviews applications in March / April.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian/US/International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and international applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 15
Winter (January) Winter intake currently suspended.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Biological Sciences reviews applications one month after deadline.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1
Summer (May) February 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1
Summer (May) November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Indigenous Studies reviews applications in February and June.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) January 15
(for scholarship consideration)

May 15

International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) January 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. For those who wish to be considered for scholarships, applications must be received by January 15 of the year in which you're seeking admission.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions Committee for Applied Human Nutrition reviews applications in February.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) October 1 January 6

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) June 1
Winter (January) October 1

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) March 1
Winter (January) July 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian, US and International applicants

Term Annual application deadline
Fall (September) February 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Les demandes d’admission sont évaluées par un comité. Le comité d’admission évalu les demandes durant les mois de Mars et Avril.  

Les demandes peut être surmise jusqu’à concurrence de 18 mois avant le début de premier trimestre.

Demandes provenant du Canada et des États-Unis

Session

date limite

automne (septembre) 1 juin
hiver (janvier) 1 octobre
été (mai) 1 février

Demandes provenant de l'étranger

Session date limite
automne (septembre) 1 mars
hiver (janvier) 1 juillet
été (mai) 1 novembre

Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

Soumettre ou continuer votre application

Les demandes d’admission sont évaluées par un comité. Le comité d’admission évalu les demandes durant les mois de Mars et Avril.  

Les demandes peut être surmise jusqu’à concurrence de 18 mois avant le début de premier trimestre.

Demandes provenant du Canada et des États-Unis

Session

date limite

automne (septembre) 1 juin
hiver (janvier) 1 octobre
été (mai) 1 février

Demandes provenant de l'étranger

Session date limite
automne (septembre) 1 mars
hiver (janvier) 1 juillet
été (mai) 1 novembre

Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

Soumettre ou continuer votre application

Casper test

About the CASPer test

Applicants to the Master of Occupational Therapy program in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences are required to complete the Casper test.

This online evaluation assesses personal and professional characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program.

Assessments offered by Acuity Insights include Casper and Duet. Casper is the only one that you must complete.

Test results are only valid for one admissions cycle. Therefore, even if you have taken Casper in the past, you will still be expected to retake it.

You will need

To take the Casper test, you must have access to:

  • A laptop or desktop computer
  • A webcam
  • A microphone
  • A reliable high-speed internet connection (at least 1.5 Mbps download speed and 2 Mbps upload speed)
  • A valid email address (the same one you will use to submit your application)

You must also be prepared to present government-issued photo ID.

Registration

To register for the Casper 2 (CSP-10211) test, visit Acuity Insights and register under your specific country using a piece of government-issued photo ID.

Ensure you select Masters in Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba for distribution before the posted distribution deadline.

When registering, use an email address that you check regularly and that you have used for your application, as there may be updates to the test schedule.

You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times, which have been pre-arranged and approved by your program according to admissions timelines.

Please note that these are the only testing dates available for your Casper test based on your program selection. Additional test dates will not be scheduled.

Important: To account for identity verification and payment processing, ensure that you register for your test at least three days before your preferred test date and time. Last-minute bookings are not recommended.

Requesting accommodations

If you require testing accommodations for Casper , you will need to submit the accommodations request form at least four weeks in advance of your desired test date.

Questions?

For any inquiries about Acuity Insights assessments, please email support@acuityinsights.app. Alternatively, you can use the chat bubble located in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen on the Acuity Insights website.

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Contact us

Admission and application inquiries

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Program inquiries

Department of Occupational Therapy
Room 106-771 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E OT6

CORS.MOTprogram@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3897
Fax: 204-789-3927