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Indigenous Health Learning Lodge

Occupational Therapy Program

Program at a Glance

  • 2 extended study years
  • Problem-based, self-directed learning
  • Experience and training in real practice environments
  • Hands on learning opportunities
  • The opportunity to learn practical skills in both clinical and research environments

Occupational Therapy Program Website: https://srs-mcmaster.ca/ot-program-information/

How to Apply

Apply to the OT program through the Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS)

www.ouac.on.ca/orpas

Admission Requirements

Applicants require a four-year baccalaureate degree (120 units/credits or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.30/4.0 (B+ or 77%) in the last two (2) years or 60 units of university academic study.

The degree can be in any university discipline; none are favoured. There are no pre-requisites.

Applicants may apply in the final year of their degree.

  • Applicants who apply in their fourth year of their degree program must provide proof of completion of the degree requirements prior to June 30, of the year they apply in.
  • GPA would include 4th year grades up to December (Final year fall term).

Applicants who have graduated from a three-year baccalaureate degree (90 units/credits) must complete additional university work in order to be eligible to apply.  For example:

  • An additional 30 units/credits (in addition to a three-year degree) are required to total 120 units/credits.
  • Contained within the 120 units/credits, 18 units/credits must be at the fourth-year level or above; and,
  • A minimum average of B+ or 77% or 3.30/4.0 or 9/12, calculated over the last 60 units of university course work.

GPA of all graduate work will be calculated the same as undergraduate work.

  • All graduate work must have a grade of B- or higher.

Notes for all applicants:

  • Practicum courses and non-convertible grades (e.g., pass/fail) will not be included in GPA calculation.
  • Ontario Bachelor of Education degrees will not be included or converted in the GPA calculation.
  • Indigenous students who meet the above admissions requirements for degree and GPA (B+ or 77% or 3.30/4.0 or 9/12) will be automatically provided an invitation to interview.

Indigenous Applicants

We encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify when completing an application in ORPAS, and to complete an application with the Facilitated Indigenous Admissions Program (FIAP), to benefit from the Indigenous specific criteria for admissions as listed below.

Indigenous Specific Criteria for Admissions to the OT Program

Applicants require a four-year baccalaureate degree (120 units/credits or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.30/4.0 (B+ or 77%) in the last two (2) years or 60 units of university academic study.

Applicants who have graduated from a three-year baccalaureate degree (90 units/credits) must complete additional university work in order to be eligible to apply.  For example:

  • An additional 30 units/credits (in addition to a three-year degree) are required to total 120 units/credits.
  • Contained within the 120 units/credits, 18 units/credits must be at the fourth-year level or above; and,
  • A minimum average of B+ or 77% or 3.30/4.0 or 9/12, calculated over the last 60 units of university course work.

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be automatically provided an invitation to interview.

Applicants wishing to apply to the OT program with the Indigenous specific requirements, must complete the following:

  1. Go to the ORPAS Website to complete your application and submit fees. https://www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/
  2. Go to McMaster University’s Facilitated Indigenous Admissions Program (FIAP) webpage, read and complete the supplemental Self-Identification Application and submit to the Indigenous Students Health Sciences Office by Friday, January 4, 2019. https://ishs.mcmaster.ca/admissions/self-identification

Indigenous applicants who meet the above criteria for admission and have a FIAP endorsed application, will be automatically invited to the MMI interview.

Please note, only endorsed FIAP applications will be reviewed under the Indigenous specific criteria for admissions to the OT program.