We admit approximately 90 students to the St. George (Toronto) campus and 40 students to the Mississauga campus. Visit our FAQ page for more information about Campus Assignments.
The vision of the MScOT program is to create leaders in occupational therapy. We are dedicated to creating graduates who are innovative professionals, lifelong learners and educators, essential contributors to health through occupation, and confident and competent scientist-practitioners who demonstrate skills in, and commitment to, research.
The program will prepare you in advanced academic and professional knowledge as well as research skills for leadership in occupational therapy practice. Our emphasis is on applying theory and research evidence to clinical practice through rigorous studies in occupational therapy and research production and utilization.
As a graduate of the program, you will be eligible to write the certification examination of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, a requirement for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and other professional regulatory colleges in Canada. You may also be eligible to practice occupational therapy elsewhere by passing the licensing requirements specific to that state or country.
If you already have an OT degree
This program trains entry-level occupational therapists. If you are already a practising Occupational Therapist, this program is not appropriate for you as it is not intended as “top-up” training to your existing OT degree. Current practising Occupational Therapists may consider the master's and doctoral stream programs in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. If you are seeking to transfer your non-Canadian Occupational Therapy credentials/education to Canadian practice, please contact the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations.
