Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program

Western University rose dramatically in this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, climbing to 114 overall out of nearly 1,500 institutions. Western’s ranking among the top 1% of universities in the world is driven by the university’s strong academic reputation, high employment rate for graduates and its work on sustainability. The Master of Physical Therapy program is widely acclaimed as one of the top PT schools in Canada. The University’s 500-hectare campus is considered one of the most beautiful in Canada, filled with trees and green space, with a mix of historic and modern buildings. The city of London, Ontario is a vibrant city of 423,000 people and just two hours west of Toronto.

The Western MPT program generates learning environments that foster dynamic educational interactions, built on a base of the theory, practice and professional foundations of physical therapy. The theoretical foundations of the program are translated into practice through six educational principles: critical appraisal, professional competencies, adaptable and social learning environments contextualized to practice and critical reflection. The instructional pedagogy is experiential case-based learning supported by a blended learning environment. The program strives to generate collaborative learning environments, encouraging learners to reflect on practice and examine their own knowledge, values and beliefs to foster the critical thinking skills necessary for autonomous healthcare practice and life-long learning.

The Master of Physical Therapy Program at Western University has completed the accreditation review process administered by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). PEAC is an incorporated body under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and operates as the accrediting agency for physiotherapy education programs in Canada. The status of Accreditation, Fully Compliant was granted to the program for the period ending February 15, 2029.

Every year we are one of the few programs that offer admission to international students who want to study physical therapy program in Canada. The school's planned expansion would provide the opportunity for 20 international students to join the program. 

Students in this program pursue a research-based degree (PhD) related to physical therapy in one of nine fields of study and earn the professional qualifications to practice as a registered Physical Therapist (MPT). The combined MPT/PhD program takes fives years to finish and students complete all of the requirements of both the PhD program and the MPT program in Physical Therapy, offered through the School of Physical Therapy.