Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (MPTPHD)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- Physical TherapyField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (MPTPHD)Awards
- $51,230Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The MPT/PhD program provides an opportunity for outstanding students with an interest in both clinical and research training relevant to physical therapy. The MPT/PhD program is designed to provide students flexibility in the completion of their concurrent clinical and research training, and to integrate their clinical and research learning, resulting in an accelerated completion time (approximately 5 years).
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Students may choose from two options to complete the MPT/PhD program based on discussion with their research supervisor. Given the emphasis on clinical research in the program, though students may enter the MPT program initially, they will be expected to maintain progress towards their PhD requirements from the outset. Similarly, if students choose to enter the MPT program in Year 3, they would still be expected to maintain PhD progress for the final three years of the Dual Degree program. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website UBC offers a combined MPT/PhD program. This program provides me with clinical training and experience that will help me approach my research from a clinical perspective. Bev Larssen
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University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeCoursework + Thesis required
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 100; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required.
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$51,230 CAD / year≈ $37,669 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFour Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF): from September 2026 it provides CAD 24,000 of stipend plus full tuition each year for up to four years, is held by domestic and international students alike, and is normally offered to students beginning their first year of PhD, DMA or MD/PhD study - offered by the programme, not applied for directly. Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 40,000 with most around CAD 16,000, open to applicants regardless of citizenship or visa status; the Killam Doctoral Scholarship is awarded through this same competition. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the departmentView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (MPTPHD) cost?
CAD 51,230 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 100; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required.
Is there a scholarship?
Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF): from September 2026 it provides CAD 24,000 of stipend plus full tuition each year for up to four years, is held by domestic and international students alike, and is normally offered to students beginning their first year of PhD, DMA or MD/PhD study - offered by the programme, not applied for directly. Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 40,000 with most around CAD 16,000, open to applicants regardless of citizenship or visa status; the Killam Doctoral Scholarship is awarded through this same competition. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the department View scholarship page
Is it accredited?
Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy): Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). PEAC publishes, per programme, the date of each accreditation award, the level of award, and the date that award expires - the most precise accreditation data of any profession in this file. The entry-to-practice qualification in Canada is a master's degree.
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