Program requirements
Requirements
±¬×ߺÚÁÏ requirements:
Candidates must provide proof of:
- A completed 4-year baccalaureate degree in an area which can be related to the interdisciplinary field of Occupational Therapy.
- A GPA = 3.0 or greater, on a 4.3 scale, calculated on the last 20 half credits of the degree.
- Meeting the general requirements for admissions as outlined by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- English language competency (such as TOEFL or other tests as outlined by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Graduate Studies)
Pointers for applying to the MScOS Program
Familiarize yourself with occupational science as a field of study. For example:
 Connect with prospective supervisors (thesis students only)
- Familiarize yourself with the faculty members’ area of research.Â
- Send an introduction email. (Share information about yourself. Describe your scholarly interests. Explain how the faculty member’s area of research aligns well with your own scholarly interests.)
- Set up a meeting with faculty members so you can learn more about one another and the supervisory relationship.Â
Ensure your application is complete. ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ offers will not be made if applications are incomplete.Â
Equitable admissions:
The ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Faculty of Health Equitable ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Policy, the School of Occupational Therapy is committed to improving the representation of Aboriginal/Indigenous ancestry (especially Mi’kmaq), members of racialized groups, persons of African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), Acadians, persons with dis/Abilities, and persons belonging to sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SOGI) minority groups in the program. Applicants from these groups who meet the minimum application requirements will be given preference in admissions.
Technical requirements
- You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access is highly recommended for the optimal learning experience.
- Courses may include video or audio playing software or a specific software application.
- Most courses require word processing software.
- Depending on a student’s thesis research, statistical or qualitative analysis software and bibliographic software may be required.