Professional Program - MScOT

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University is an entry level professional masters program of academic courses and fieldwork placements. The program takes two full years of full-time study and the degree awarded is a Master of Science (Occupational Therapy).

Occupational Therapy is a dynamic and expanding profession. Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings. It is common to think of occupational therapists working in hospitals or rehabilitation centres. However, they also work with clients in community settings (e.g., home, school, or workplace).

Occupational therapists work with clients who are unable to fully participate in their daily activities due to physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments. They assist these individuals to engage in those activities which have meaning and enhance the quality of their lives and to become full participants in their communities.

If you are self-directed, motivated, flexible, resourceful, committed to life-long learning, and hold humanistic values, you are an ideal student for the program. Competitive candidates will have excellent communication skills, maturity, responsibility and a strong scholarly background with high academic standing.

You must hold a four year degree, or equivalent, with a minimum standing of an 80% (3.5-3.7 GPA) in the last 10 full courses taken.