Mission:

The MSc(PT) Program is committed to providing an educational opportunity for its students, which is excellent, innovative and consistent with the mission of the Faculty of Health Sciences. With an emphasis on problem-based, small group, self-directed learning, and integrated academic and clinical education, the Program provides professional and interprofessional educational opportunities in partnership with the community and university at large.

The MSc(PT) Program strives to prepare physiotherapists to be caring and reflective practitioners who are clinical scholars with the ability to provide client-centred, effective and efficient health care, to critically evaluate the scientific basis of practice, to adapt to and initiate change, to collaborate within interprofessional teams, and to become life long learners.

Values:

We Value:

• Excellence - Achieving our best in all our endeavours
• Caring - Acting with concern for the well being of every person
• Respect - Acting with honesty and integrity and recognizing the uniqueness of each individual
• Collaboration - Fostering partnership and teamwork with each other and Our communities
• Innovation - Providing an environment that encourages creativity, openness and risk taking

Goals:

The global goal is to prepare students to practice in a variety of roles and diverse practice environments. As clinical scholars, students will exemplify mindful, ethical practice and apply their knowledge and skills in an evidence-based way to clients, patients, systems and organizations.