MClSc FAQ’s
I have not been in university for a number of years and am having difficulty getting two academic references. Can I ask someone else to complete the letter of reference?
- Yes, you can use a person who is not affiliated with a university (non-academic) reference for one of your letters provided you have not been in school for more than 5 years.
I wish to apply to the manipulative therapy field and have completed my level II upper and lower courses; however, I will not have 2 years clinical experience at the time of my application. Can I still apply?
- Yes, you can still apply but keep in mind that the admission committee does consider the amount of clinical experience as a criteria for selecting successful applicants.
If I complete my online application by the first week of March but required transcripts and letters of reference are not available until later, what will happen to my application?
- Your application will not be considered by the admission committee until it is complete. Furthermore, starting March 1st limited spots that are available in the program will be filled by other individuals who have provided complete applications. You are strongly encouraged to have your application complete at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline (March 1st) so as to allow sufficient time for other requirements (transcripts, reference letters) to be delivered to the School of Physical Therapy at Western.
When can I expect to hear whether I have been accepted into the program?
- The admission committee will review completed application files beginning mid- March each year. This committee will make recommendations for admission to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who will review required documents and provided they confirm all requirements have been met, they will send out a letter of offer of admission by email to the applicant directly. We anticipate this occurring sometime in late May.
How do I know whether you have received all of the required components of the application and my application is complete?
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You may contact the program assistant Cheryl Harding by email charding@uwo.ca at any time to check on the status of your application.
Am I eligible to apply as an International student?
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At this time, we are not offering admissions to international students. All applicants must be licensed health care professional in Canada.
I received training in Canada, but am working abroad. Am I still able to participate in this program?
- A requirement of this program is that students must complete clinical mentorship hours at an approved clinical site. This requires students to have current registration with the appropriate College and have malpractice insurance that is applicable to their chosen clinical site(s).
- If you have advanced standing and are not required to take the clinical mentorship course (eg. already have your FCAMPT or spcialized wound care courses and experiences), then you may request special consideration to enter the program.
If English is not my first language what do I need to do?
Applicants whose first language is not English
must provide evidence of English language proficiency; the TOEFL or an IELTS is
recommended. A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based), 105 (internet-based),
260 (computer-based) or an IELTS score of 8 is required. Students who, after
admission, show an inadequate command of spoken or written English must improve
their proficiency to the satisfaction of the School of Physical Therapy.
Students may be asked to withdraw from the program if their command of English
interferes with their ability to provide quality professional services.
Students who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to write the TOEFL and to have the official results sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by the testing agency (UWO's TOEFL ID is 0984).
I’m exempt from a number of the courses of this program. Am I still responsible for the full-time Graduate tuition fees?
- Yes, all MClSc students pay the same graduate fees. Those students involved in the mentorship program, are levied a fee in addition to Graduate fees.
What computer software/hardware requirements do I need to do my course work?
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You will need software that is compatible with Microsoft Office 2003. Consult our web page and click on the link Computer Resources” for further computer software and hardware specifications.
When and where do I provide proof of Malpractice Insurance?
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Please bring a copy of your Malpractice Insurance with you on the first day of orientation.
Are there any additional fees outside of my tuition fees for the school year?
- Mentorship fee of $500 per term.
Will I have access to Elborn’s computer resources after class hours?
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Yes you will have access to Elborn College and the computer labs 24/7.
How much time am I expected to devote to the program?
- Students
must be registered as full-time graduate students in the MClSc program
within the School
of Physical Therapy.
As well, Students are encouraged to continue to work clinically during the
program in order to be able to incorporate new knowledge and skills into
their clinical practice. However, full-time employment is not recommended.
Ideally, no more than 20-30 hours of work per week is suggested. Students can expect to devote at least 10
– 30 hours/week to program related activities (i.e. studying, reading,
assignments etc).
Is there any temporary housing available while attending residency periods?
- Please contact Cheryl Harding, charding@uwo.ca to get a current list of accomodations.
