Canadian OT (Occupational Therapy) Master’s Programs
All programs listed are CAOT-accredited and qualify graduates to write the National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE). Programs are master’s level.
National references: - CAOT University Programs - ACOTUP OT Programs Across Canada
Programs Accessible with Any Bachelor’s Degree
These are the programs SpaceCat can apply to with a BA from Dalhousie.
| Institution | Program | Province | Duration | Prerequisites Beyond Degree | Application System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | MScOT | ON | 24 mo | None | ORPAS |
| McMaster University | MSc(OT) | ON | 24 mo | None | ORPAS |
| Western University | MScOT | ON | 24 mo | None | ORPAS |
| Queen’s University | MScOT | ON | 24 mo | None | ORPAS |
| University of Ottawa | MHSc (OT) | ON | 24 mo | None (French required) | ORPAS |
| UBC | MOT | BC | 24 mo | Anatomy, Soc Sci, Psych | UBC direct |
| University of Alberta | MScOT | AB | 26 mo | Anatomy, Statistics | Direct |
| University of Saskatchewan | MOT | SK | 27 mo | Anatomy, Indigenous Studies, Behavioural Sci, Stats | Direct |
| University of Manitoba | MOT | MB | 24 mo | Anatomy, Physiology, Psych, Indigenous Content | Direct |
| McGill University | M.Sc.A.(OT) | QC | 2.5 yr (Qualifying Year + master’s) | None (French B2 needed for placements) | McGill direct |
| Dalhousie University | MSc(OT) | NS | 24 mo | Anatomy, Social Science | Direct |
Key observation: The four Ontario programs (U of T, McMaster, Western, Queen’s) require no prerequisite courses at all — just a 4-year bachelor’s degree in any field. This makes them the most accessible for career-changers, but also the most competitive.
Quebec French-Language Programs (Continuum Model — NOT Accessible with Unrelated Degree)
These programs operate as bachelor’s-to-master’s continuum programs. You must enter at the undergraduate level — they do not accept applicants with unrelated bachelor’s degrees.
| Institution | Program | Duration | Notes | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universite de Montreal | M.Sc. ergotherapie | Master’s portion only | Must complete UdeM BSc Health Sciences (OT) first | Link |
| Universite Laval | M.Erg. | 3 terms | Must complete Laval BSc OT first | Link |
| Universite de Sherbrooke | M.Erg. | 4 yr integrated | Direct from CEGEP | Link |
| UQTR | M.Sc. ergotherapie | Master’s portion only | Must complete UQTR BSc OT first | Link |
Program Details (Individual Files)
See individual program files in programs/ for detailed research on each program:
- university-of-toronto.md
- mcmaster-university.md
- western-university.md
- queens-university.md
- university-of-ottawa.md
- ubc.md
- university-of-alberta.md
- university-of-saskatchewan.md
- university-of-manitoba.md
- mcgill-university.md
- dalhousie-university.md